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Organising In The Informal Economy: Resource Books For Organisers, Number 1 This series of resource books on Organising in the Informal Economy was written in response to requests from unions and associations for practical ideas on how to go about organising workers in the informal economy. It is an...
This series of resource books on Organising in the Informal Economy was written in response to requests from unions and associations for practical ideas on how to go about organising workers in the informal economy. It is an attempt to share more widely the experiences of those already organising...
This document contains the by-laws that govern street vending in Charlottetown.
Master’s thesis. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
This article traces the history of domestic worker organizing in the U.S. It challenges the long-standing assumption that these—primarily women of color—cleaners, nannies, and elder care providers are unorganizable and assesses the possibilities and limitations of recent organizing efforts. The...
There is increasing recognition that decent and productive employment is an essential pathway to poverty reduction. Most of the working poor are engaged in the informal economy where earnings tend to be low and economic risks tend to be high: making it hard for the working poor to work their way out...
This video profiles a domestic worker and organizer in the U.S. who talks about the pride she has for her work, her family and her dreams. The video is in Spanish with subtitles in English. Visit the Domestic Workers Alliance Website
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.