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ICDD Working Paper, No. 3
The English title of this German language article is "The ILO Convention Decent Work for Domestic Workers. More than a promise?" This text is based on an article of the authors in the journal "International Union Rights" (3/2011). For LuXemburg it was supplemented by Karin Pape. The supplement is...
Abstract: Private households' demand for support in housekeeping, childcare and care of elderly is increasing. In Germany, it is met mainly by undocumented work. The report shows that this constellation is eased by legal and institutional regulations: Social as well as tax legislation promote a...
Kurzbeschreibung: Der Bedarf privater Haushalte an Hilfe bei Haushaltsführung, Kinderbetreuung und der Pflege von Angehörigen steigt. Er wird in Deutschland überwiegend durch irreguläre Arbeit gedeckt. Die Studie zeigt, dass institutionelle und rechtliche Regulierungen diese Konstellation für beide...
Street trading policy for the town of Stratford-on-Avon, England, UK
This policy aims to ensure that the street trading activities do not cause nuisance or annoyance to the people of the area.
This report contains the findings of the mixed-survey approach to measuring informal sector. It was caried out in two phases by The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Arrmenia (NSSRA) with the technical assistance of the Asia Development Bank. The first phase of the survey was the...
Analyzing the accessibility of formal substantive law to ordinary Russians and finding low rates of participation in the legal system, even among people with viable legal claims.
Paper for the WIEGO meeting on “Measuring Informal Employment in Developed Countries” 31 October-1 November 2008, Harvard University
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.