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Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to compare conditions in informal day-labor markets in South Africa and the USA to better understand the nature of worker vulnerabilities in this market, as well as the economic conditions that have contributed to the growth of day labor. The conclusion...
This final rule revises the duties that fall within the term companionship and the major effect is that more domestic service workers will be protected by the FLSA’s minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions.
Labor Studies Faculty Publication Series. Paper 1 Abstract: Domestic workers across the country are making it clear that, even in a difficult political environment, it is possible to make gains for low-wage workers. For the first time in many, many decades, domestic workers are finding ways to win...
New York City webpage on general vendor license applications (does not apply to food vendors, art vendors, or First Amendment vendors)
This is a Manufacturing Day interview with Mike Mandina, President of Optimax Systems, Inc. Manufacturing Day Featured Q & A with Mike Mandina, President of Optimax Systems, Inc. - See more at: http://www.hitachifoundation.org/news-a-views/thf-blog/470-manufacturing-day-feature-q-a-a-with-mike...
Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights for the state of California
A documentary trailer that tells the story of Americans who survive by recycling trash in Oakland, CA. Visit the Dogtown Redemption website Redemption documentary trailer on Vimeo .
As with the poor living in the urban slums of India, Egypt and Brazil, a surprising number of Americans live on the margins of a vast river of trash that is a source of hope and redemption. Dogtown Redemption follows this river, and its inhabitants.Dogtown Redemption is a documentary film that looks...
Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights for the state of Hawaaii
Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights for the state of Hawaii.
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.