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Providing protection for the world's millions of domestic workers has taken a major step forward. In April 2012, Uruguay became the first country to ratify ILO Convention 189, the landmark treaty guaranteeing domestic workers get the same core labour protections as other workers. Subtitles in...
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WIEGO's August 2012 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 Ler o boletim em Português
Boletín Informativo de WIEGO para Organizaciones con Base de Miembros (OBM) - agosto 2012. Read the newsletter in English Leer el boletín en Español Lire cette lettre d'information en Français Ler o boletim em Português
Newsletter de WIEGO aux organisations de travailleurs informels basées sur leurs adhérents (OBA), août 2012 Read the newsletter in English Leer el boletín en Español Lire cette lettre d'information en Français Ler o boletim em Português
Boletim WIEGO para as Organizações de Base de Trabalhadores Informais, agosto 2012 Read the newsletter in English Leer el boletín en Español Lire cette lettre d'information en Français Ler o boletim em Português
This newsletter shares details of wastepicker meetings and reflections on these meetings.
From the " About Us " page: The Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors was created in summer 2012. The Coaltion consists now of more than 80 NGOs and Trade Unions from all parts of the world. The Coalition operates within a worldwide network structure without formal headquarter, secretariat...
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.