Workers in the informal economy

The seminar was held as a joint initiative between IRENE and the Organising and Representation Programme of WIEGO.
Support was given by HomeNet International and StreetNet International and IFWEA (International Federation of Workers’ Education Associations).
Soesterberg, The Netherlands, 5 - 7 April 2002.

The self-organisation of homeworkers, street-vendors, domestic workers and other workers in the informal economy has led to the formation of unions, workers’ organisations and NGOs. These organisations have strengthened their positions through networks which include HomeNet and StreetNet and international coalitions for example, WIEGO (Women in Informal Employment Globalizing and Organizing).
The ILO convention on homework and the discussion to be held at this year’s ILO conference in June on "Decent work and the informal economy" has begun the process of recognition of rights for these workers although the process of their formal representation in policy bodies still has a long way to go.

For more information contact:AvLuijken@irene-network.nl

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