This May Day, armed conflicts, the climate crisis, the rise of authoritarianism, and democratic backsliding are deepening the crisis faced by workers without protections who sustain the global economy. Integrating these workers into formal productive systems is not only a matter of justice, but also of efficiency.
This May Day, armed conflicts, the climate crisis, the rise of authoritarianism, and democratic backsliding are deepening the crisis faced by workers without protections who sustain the global economy. Integrating these workers into formal productive systems is not only a matter of justice, but also of efficiency.
Written by HomeNet International ExCo member Edileuza, this article highlights the work of the Parliamentary Front in Brazil and challenges the idea that the informal economy is marginal. It shows how informal workers are central to economic systems, while continuing to face a lack of recognition, rights, and protection.
Written by HomeNet International ExCo member Edileuza, this article highlights the work of the Parliamentary Front in Brazil and challenges the idea that the informal economy is marginal. It shows how informal workers are central to economic systems, while continuing to face a lack of recognition, rights, and protection.
Leaders from organizations representing workers in the informal economy share their expectations and collective fight for recognition at an event that brought together workers and allies from more than 20 countries.
Leaders from organizations representing workers in the informal economy share their expectations and collective fight for recognition at an event that brought together workers and allies from more than 20 countries.
Workers from the informal economy discussed public policies and collective organizing. The event took place at the headquarters of the CUT and brought together international networks.
Workers from the informal economy discussed public policies and collective organizing. The event took place at the headquarters of the CUT and brought together international networks.
In a live broadcast by El Desconcierto, Recaredo Gálvez from Fundación SOL and Tatiana Rojas from CONATRADO spoke about the conclusions of the new study “Social Protection and Informality: An Urgent Challenge.”
In a live broadcast by El Desconcierto, Recaredo Gálvez from Fundación SOL and Tatiana Rojas from CONATRADO spoke about the conclusions of the new study “Social Protection and Informality: An Urgent Challenge.”
Delegates highlighted the value of the co-op model in driving decent work and helping to formalise employment in the online economy
Delegates highlighted the value of the co-op model in driving decent work and helping to formalise employment in the online economy
