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This study presents a detailed analysis of how labour provisions are included in trade agreements. It examines the effects these provisions may produce in terms of labour laws or the conditions under which companies operate when engaged in international trade. This research also helps to better...
Cette étude présente une analyse approfondie de la façon dont les dispositions relatives au travail sont prises en compte dans les accords de libre-échange. Elle passe en revue les impacts que ces dispositions pourraient produire en termes de droit du travail ou des conditions dans lesquelles...
ERF Working Paper No. 806 Abstract: This paper analyzes the evolution of labor supply and unemployment in Egypt in the period from 1999 to 2012, focusing on the impact of the demographic phenomenon known as the youth bulge and the impact of the world financial crisis and the marked economic slowdown...
ERF Working Paper No. 805 Abstract: This paper conducts a detailed analysis of the evolution of the employment situation in Egypt over the period from 1998 to 2012, paying special attention to the impact of the economic crisis accompanying the January 25th 2011 revolution. Data from the Egypt Labor...
A comprehensive law for domestic workers in India covering all aspects of their working conditions is yet to come. However, the debate on legislative protection for domestic workers has focused unduly on labour laws and wage rates, ignoring the valuation of unpaid care and domestic labour performed...
This blog is part of the website of Development Pathways . It is described as "Dr. Stephen Kidd's take on key issues in social policy in international development". More Development Pathways Blogs are also available.
From the Executive Summary of the report: Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Its expanding garment industry pays wages to workers that are among the lowest in any of the world’s leading apparel-exporting nations.1 Yet despite benefiting from rock-bottom labor costs – as well as...
Este estudio cualitativo que reúne los hallazgos de una investigación sobre el acceso a servicios de salud y posible acceso a seguridad social realizada a partir de grupos focales con organizaciones de trabajadores en empleo informal de siete sectores ocupacionales.
Newsletter from WASTE Advisers on Urban Environment and Development More information about WASTE is here .
This is a Manufacturing Day interview with Mike Mandina, President of Optimax Systems, Inc. Manufacturing Day Featured Q & A with Mike Mandina, President of Optimax Systems, Inc. - See more at: http://www.hitachifoundation.org/news-a-views/thf-blog/470-manufacturing-day-feature-q-a-a-with-mike...
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.