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Increasing numbers of people across the world are working all their lives, but they cannot get basic measures of social protection. Employment used to be a main source of security for people, but now for many has become a source of risk. How can this problem be addressed? This paper was prepared for...
Study prepared for GTZ’s sector project “Promotion of Concepts for Pro-Poor and Environmentally Friendly Closed-Loop Approaches in Solid Waste Management
Title : Essa Gente Vai Longe.... - Parte 2 Documentário MNCR Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X5532wuDm8 Parte 1 Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtUp9ZSQ7lg&feature
Title : Essa Gente Vai Longe.... - Parte 1 Documentário MNCR Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtUp9ZSQ7lg&feature Parte 2 Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X5532wuDm8
Abstract: This article focuses on informal construction and bidi (local tobacco) workers in India. Informal workers in these sectors can be categorized as casual employees or industrial outworkers. Over 90% of the lowest rung of workers in both sectors is composed of women contract workers. Seven...
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.