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The unexpected consequences of shipping computers to the developing world. Photographs by Pieter Hugo View slideshow
Abstract: This book chapter looks at collective organising of subcontracted informal port workers in Tema harbour, Ghana. The casual workers employed by the two largest labour subcontractors have formed their own local unions, which are affiliated to the Maritime and Dockers Union (MDU). The local...
The working conditions of many informal workers, especially those working in urban public spaces, are significantly affected by the policies, regulations and actions of local government. An important aspect of WIEGO’s OHS Project has been to widen the institutional definition of Occupational Health...
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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.