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Abstract: By analysing measurable indicators of decent work in the informal economy, this study argues that organising is a critical entry point towards achieving decent work. The study looks at three case studies of unorganized informal workers, migrant workers in agriculture and ship-breaking in...
German version of Made in China: Women Factory Workers in a Global Workplace and the Oral Accounts of Dagongmei
Booklet entitled Self-Employed Women: A Profile of SEWA’s Membership . The booklet features a write-up on the garment workers among SEWA’s membership
Abstract: This booklet provides a thorough analysis of the membership of SEWA, Self Employed Women‟s Association. SEWA is an officially registered trade union with a membership of over 700,000 self-employed women working in the informal economy in India. SEWA‟s membership is very broad in terms of...
Abstract: Clothing outworkers are some of the most exploited and marginalised workers in the Australian labour market. If trade unions are to be seen as meaningful organisations to these workers, they will require innovative strategies to gain trust and help migrants organise around the workplace...
This 128-page publication published by the CCC International Secretariat includes feature articles on important themes relating to gender and labour rights and 17 profiles of women involved in different ways in the movement for garment workers' rights.
In March 2004, the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex and the WIEGO Network organized a workshop which brought together researchers who had been involved in a series of country case studies that examined the impact of changes in trade regimes on employment patterns within the global garments...
Case studies - Chains of Production, Ladders of Protection on garments workers in Thailand and the Philippines
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.