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Construction workers who build houses for others are forced to live in open along with their families in city of Ahmedabad, and indeed in most Indian cities. They remain seasonal migrants their whole life as there is no affordable housing in the city for them.
Introduction from MHEU website: "Collecting garbage and sorting it for recycling... A pretty topical issue! Yet this is a very old occupation, which saw its heyday in the 19th century and was an inspiration to many artists." View the photos and descriptions of ragpickers over time on the MHEU...
Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQsRCn9YFs&feature=player_embedded
English subtitles KKPKP's YouTube Channel Link: www.youtube.com/user/KKPKP#p/u/3/rGIJrkuSJ5E
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
In this interview, Paulina Paucar Peña, who sells clothes at a market in Lima, tells us how the trade union organising campaign has helped the women working at the Caqueta market to get training in how to earn their living better, avoid expulsion and live in dignity.
Using only tape and garbage bags, Harris creates giant inflatable animals that become animated when fastened to a sidewalk grate.
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
Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCQJMbJ6_HM
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.