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Manuscript submitted to the International Labour Organization
Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations
More information about the 2008 SNA, including versions in other languages, is available here . The 2008 SNA is an update of the System of National Accounts, 1993 (1993 SNA).
Abstract: By analysing measurable indicators of decent work in the informal economy, this study argues that organising is a critical entry point towards achieving decent work. The study looks at three case studies of unorganized informal workers, migrant workers in agriculture and ship-breaking in...
Abstract: This article introduces a United Nations Volunteers project that aimed to organise informal construction workers‟ and to promote social dialogue between the workers and the government in Dar es Salaam. Those included in the project were mainly construction workers, but also people selling...
Abstract: This book chapter provides an overview of relations between trade unions and informal workers organizations in Africa. Examples are drawn from South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Ghana, and in a larger extent – Mozambique. It is argued that cooperation between trade unions and informal...
Abstract: This book chapter provides an introduction on the challenges that globalization and informalization are posing on organized labour in South Africa. It is argued that the unions have been unable to organize atypical vulnerable workers, especially women. The article then briefly introduces...
Abstract: This book chapter looks at the effects of neoliberalism and structural adjustment policies on Argentinian society in general and Argentine trade unions in particular. It looks at how traditional unions have attempted to adapt to the changes and introduces an alternative union movement...
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.