International Labour Conference 2026: What Does the New Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy Mean for Workers? Read More
May Day 2026: Worker Organizations Uphold Democracy Amidst Rising Conflict and Authoritarianism Read More
Building movements in the informal economy: Lessons for advancing labour rights in the circular economy Read More
The Hidden Assembly Line: Gender Dynamics of subcontracted Work in a Global Economy As described on amazon.com, “The Hidden Assembly Line studies the impact of subcontracted work in different national settings, linking... Read More
The reproductive and occupational health of women street vendors in Johannesburg, South AfricaSocial Science and Medicine Read More
Understanding Formal and Informal Economy Labour Market Dynamics: A Conceptual and Statistical Review with Reference to South Africa Read More
Unionizing informal workers in Ghana Abstract: This article very briefly introduces the Ghanaian informal economy and some of the organisations that operate within it, making... Read More
Unprotected Labour: What Role for Unions in the Informal Economy? Articles include:InterviewInformal work: From concept to action, by Christine NathanInformal work: Concept and definitionWork, law and the... Read More
Women and Men in the Informal Economy: A Statistical Picture, 1st Edition WIEGO compiled and analyzed available national data on informal employment for this ILO publication, which became the pre-eminent source... Read More
Supporting Workers in the Informal Economy: A Policy Framework Paper Prepared for ILO Task Force on the Informal Economy Read More
The Manchester Road: Women and the Informalization of Work in South Africa’s Footwear Industry Abstract: The article discusses the informalization of work in the footwear industry of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and its impact on... Read More
