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Migrant workers, who are often landless labourers, seek succour and refuge in night shelters mandated by the Supreme Court of India.
The many schemes that have been announced in the name of social security are limited in scope and the quantum of security they prefer. The promotional schemes will also be linked to the market and will benefit the insurance companies. In the meanwhile, basic social security programmes are either...
Summary of materials related to the legal framework for domestic workers.Review of the main pieces of legislation related to this occupational sector, and the corresponding laws.
Summary of materials related to the legal framework for street vendors.Review of the main pieces of legislation related to this occupational sector, and the corresponding laws and ordinances.
Resumen de las materias relacionadas con el marco jurídico para vendedores ambulantes. Resumen de las principales leyes e ordenanzas relacionadas con este sector laboral.
This blog post, Mapping Bangalore's Waste, was written by WIEGO's writer/editor, Carlin Carr.
Also available in English
WIEGO's March 2015 Newsletter for Membership-Based Organizations of Informal Workers Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français .
Boletín Informativo de WIEGO para Organizaciones con Base de Miembros (OBM), marzo 2015 Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français .
Videos / Slideshows / Audio
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
Workers Education/Organizing Materials
This manual helps street vendors learn more about the regulations that govern public space and how to defend the right to work in public space. It describes successful actions taken by street vendor organizations. And it offers information to help you organize and negotiate with local government.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.