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
In the run up to the ILC, collective bargaining – a key area where innovation is critical – risks being overlooked. R204 affirms that all workers in the informal economy regardless of their employment status – including self-employed or own-account workers – have a right to bargain collectively.
In the run up to the ILC, collective bargaining – a key area where innovation is critical – risks being overlooked. R204 affirms that all workers in the informal economy regardless of their employment status – including self-employed or own-account workers – have a right to bargain collectively.
