StreetNet International participating in the International Conference “The New Trade Unions and the democratic left: Historical roots and ideological landmarks”
By Oksana Abboud, StreetNet Organiser Under the initiation of five national trade union centers: Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU), Confederation of Labour of Russia (KTR), the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP), the Confederation of Trade Unions of Georgia (GTUC), the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Kazakhstan (KSPK) and also […]
The Municipality evicts street vendors from several avenues
From this Monday 50 inspectors and 50 police officers will be on the street to control the unauthorised installation of stalls. Vendors are asking for a solution so that they can continue work. Street Vendors of the main avenues were evicted by the Municipality of Montevideo who warned them that the next time their merchandise […]
L.A. council members push to end street-vending ban
By Catherine Saillant and Kate Linthicum Two Los Angeles City Council members on Wednesday called for the city to legalise street food sales and no longer penalise those who sell fried pupusas, fresh-cut fruit and bacon-wrapped hot dogs on sidewalks. The current city code prohibits selling things on sidewalks, exposing vendors to hefty fines, confiscated […]
COSATU press statement on the informal economy sector in Johannesburg
COSATU notes with grave concern the manner in which the Johannesburg informal trading crisis is unfolding. What is most disturbing is the fact that after being forcibly removed 37 days ago, thousands of vulnerable people remain without income. This situation is intolerable, particularly in view of the fact that at the time of these mass […]
COSATU, SAMWU and African Diaspora Forum lead coalition of street trade organisations to discuss “ Operation Clean Sweep” with Joburg Metro
The City of Johannesburg continues to deny more than 6000 hawkers the right to make a living in Johannesburg CBD. COSATU, SAMWU and African Diaspora Forum(ADF) together with street trade organisations which consisted of GIDA, JOWEDET, SANTRA, NIGERIAN TRADERS UNION, ETHOPIAN TRADERS UNION, BLOCK LEADERS and ESSET met on 28 October 2013 with the Joburg […]
Sustaining food security from the streets
Mass training of street food vendors on food safety and hygiene New Delhi – More than 500 street food vendors on Monday joined the consultation and mass training program on food safety and hygiene and vowed to build their capacities towards ensuring sustainability of food security, health and nutrition. A large number of livelihood, health, […]
NSSF invites informal sector workers to participate in the National Security Fund in Tanzania
The NSSF Informal Sector Operation Officer, Mr Salim Kimaro, extended these commendations in Dar es Salaam during a seminar with entrepreneurs to shed light on the benefits of joining the fund. The seminar, which was graced by the ISWU Guardian, Mr Ramadhani Madabida, also witnessed the launch of Community Cooperative Micro Insurance (CCMI) whose members […]
International Day For Decent Work
The international commemoration of Decent Work, finds Venezuela with the absence of political will to meet basic requirements On October 7th, workers around the world and their unions commemorate the Day of Decent Work. In Venezuela we are protesting outside the Public Affairs Ministry to deliver a document to the Attorney General of the Republic, […]
7th October – Day of action
For decent work Once more, we celebrate World Day for Decent Work this October 7. Framed in a deep economic and financial crisis worldwide, which has served as a pretext to even more precarious working conditions, job losses, and degraded the lives of millions of people and forced them into poverty. On this date, the […]
World Day for Decent Work – 7 October
By César García Arnal – StreetNet Secretary Millions of people will be taking action on October 7 to stand up for their rights on this day. Street vendors and informal traders will also join the workers of the world in celebration of Decent Work Day and to engage in social dialogue with their local governments […]
