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The English title of this German language article is "The ILO Convention Decent Work for Domestic Workers. More than a promise?" This text is based on an article of the authors in the journal "International Union Rights" (3/2011). For LuXemburg it was supplemented by Karin Pape. The supplement is...
Abstract: Private households' demand for support in housekeeping, childcare and care of elderly is increasing. In Germany, it is met mainly by undocumented work. The report shows that this constellation is eased by legal and institutional regulations: Social as well as tax legislation promote a...
Kurzbeschreibung: Der Bedarf privater Haushalte an Hilfe bei Haushaltsführung, Kinderbetreuung und der Pflege von Angehörigen steigt. Er wird in Deutschland überwiegend durch irreguläre Arbeit gedeckt. Die Studie zeigt, dass institutionelle und rechtliche Regulierungen diese Konstellation für beide...
Paper for the WIEGO meeting on “Measuring Informal Employment in Developed Countries” 31 October-1 November 2008, Harvard University
Background paper for Exposure-Dialogue Programme with SEWA. Read this article in German or English .
Background paper for Exposure-Dialogue Programme with SEWA. Read this article in German or English .
Abstract: This article seeks to show the characteristics of homework in the traditional industrial sectors of clothing and footwear in Germany and Spain. We focus, first, on the national contexts in order to grasp how homework is embedded in the economic, political and social environment, and second...
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.