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Abstract: This study looks at organisations of waste pickers in India, Thailand, and Philippines. Most of the organisations included in this study function as cooperatives, or help the members in establishing cooperatives. In India, the associations negotiate contracts on waste management with...
Report available in English here . Informe disponible en español aquí . Fact Sheet available in English here . Ficha Técnica disponible en español aquí . Executive Summary available in English here . Sumário Executivo disponível em português aqui . Resumen Ejecutivo disponible en español aquí .
Abstract: This paper examines how street vendors working in Warwick Junction, Durban, have through collective organizing struggled to integrate themselves into urban planning. Furthermore, the paper analyses recent developments, suggesting that as a result of increased private property investments...
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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.