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Founded in 2007, the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) is the nation’s leading voice for the millions of domestic workers in the United States, most of whom are women. NDWA's website can be accessed at the following two links: http://www.nationaldomesticworkeralliance.org http://www...
About SFCP, from their website: The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a wonderfully innovative local street food culture that is growing extremely quickly through its combination of technology and mobile, sustainable, food. The SF Cart Project seeks to complement the research of people interested in...
From the SVP website: The Street Vendor Project is a membership-based project with more than 1,500 active vendor members who are working together to create a vendors’ movement for permanent change. SVP is part of the Urban Justice Center .
A blog from Next City about urban infrastructure. The blog is mostly focused on the USA has occasional articles about other countries.
According to the Hitachi Foundation website, "The 'Good Work Blog' provides commentary and insight on business, society, and news of the day. Here you will find inspiring stories of young entrepreneurs, innovative employers leading the way on workforce practices, and compelling data on the state of...
Domestic workers keep the Massachusetts economy going by making other work possible. Nannies, caregivers, and housekeepers in the state ensure the health and prosperity of Massachusetts families and free others to participate in the workforce. But because there are few state and federal guidelines...
Based in New York City, "Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) prepares, trains, and places women in careers in the skilled construction, utility, and maintenance trades, helping women achieve economic independence and a secure future."
Como resultado de años de colaboración con la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT), en el seno del denominado Grupo de Delhi (grupo de expertos convocado por Naciones Unidas para la medición del fenómeno informal) y del trabajo conjunto de las áreas de investigación y de encuestas en hogares...
Programa WIEGO: Fortaleciendo la voz de los trabajadores informales en las decisiones de política social en América Latina
The Los Angeles Street Vendor Campaign (LASVC) is the initiative to legalize street vending on Los Angeles' city sidewalks. The organizing efforts by the LASVC were discussed at a panel discussion at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona on May 19, 2016.
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.
WIEGO Briefs
This brief provides waste picker organizations, policymakers and practitioners with information about waste-to-energy initiatives, and solid waste management models that are true to an inclusive, circular economy while being suited for local contexts and offering livelihood protection.
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.