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Street vendors have occupied public space in central Lima since the colonial period, and the first recorded attempt to regulate street trade in Lima dates back to 1594. For more than four centuries since then, street vendors have contributed to the local economy by providing affordable goods and...
This brief is part of the WIEGO Publication Series . View list of all WIEGO briefs .
This Briefing Note describes the background, objectives, activities and achievements of the Women’s Network as an example of better practice in the street trading sector
Une collectivité vraiment démocratique a besoin de canaux de communication ouverte entre les citoyens. Mais, qu’en est-il des travailleurs aux marchés de rue ? Bien que présents sur ces lieux naturels d’échanges quotidiens entre les vendeurs et les acheteurs, échanges pourtant nécessaires à toute...
Ecumenical Center, Geneva, Switzerland On the occasion of the 99th Session of the International Labor Conference
Union View, No 19
Abstract: This article examines the challenges and opportunities faced by female construction workers in India. More specifically, it analyses the impacts of construction training programs conducted by the SEWA housing trust. The Self-Employed Women‟s Association (SEWA) is a registered trade union...
This paper analyzes domestic work, where the labour relationship is ill-regulated and difficult to control, and the conditions and characteristics make it hard to gather information needed to design and monitor appropriate regulations.
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.