“Domestic workers would be well catered for if Ghana signs ILO Convention” – TUC Boss
Mr. Kofi Asamoah, Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, has said that domestic workers have rights that need to be respected, just like every other worker.” These workers typically have no holidays, work for unspecified periods of time, lack adequate protection and thus often end up being abused.” Mr. Asamoah was speaking at an […]
NASVI protests death of street vendor in Mumbai during police crackdown
National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) and its Mumbai based affiliate Azad Hawkers` Union on Saturday strongly protested the death of a forty five year old fruit vendor Madan Jaiswal during brutal forced eviction of vendors and hawkers in Mumbai and demanded immediate institution of murder charges against infamous ACP of the Vakola […]
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INDIA. "Street vendors to protest against hawker’s death in Mumbai." The Hindu (January 20, 2013) INDONESIA. "Bandung to regulate street vendors." The Jakarta Post (January 18, 2013) by Arya Dipa ZAMBIA. "There is a need to address street vending in a diplomatic way – Musenge." Lusaka Times (January 17, 2013) GHANA. "Street Hawkers the harder […]
Street Vendor Project at the Urban Justice Center
Dear friends, Happy New Year! I wanted to share some good news you may have missed. In late December, the Street Vendor Project settled a lawsuit against the city for years of over-charging NYC vendors on tickets they receive for minor violations. Already, vendors have begun to receive a total of $228,000 in cash refunds, […]
Stellenbosch Municipality and Informal Workers clash over evictions
18 January 2012 In a sudden departure from its initial acceptance of the Stellenbosch Crafters Market, the Stellenbosch Municipality has evicted all traders from the area they have occupied for the past eighteen years. This structured and settled group of survivalist traders have by the stroke of a pen lost all sense of security as […]
CZ women grouping gets K2 million loan
By Caroline Kandiero Members of Mwaiwathu Women’s Group in Traditional Authority Likoswe in Chiradzulu district have shared over K2 million in loans through village bank saving project under the Malawi Union of the Informal Sector (Mufis). One of the members of the group Mervis Kachione, who received K115,000 said she never expected to receive such […]
Celebrating SEWA’s 40 Years
By Leslie Vryenhoek In 1972, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) was born as a labour union in Ahmedabad with just 600 head loaders, street vendors and home-based stitchers as members. In 2012, as it celebrated 40 years, SEWA had more than 1.4 million dues-paying members across many occupations. SEWA has spread not only into other […]
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INDONESIA. “Street Vendors in Sunda Kelapa Mosque Area Arranged.” Berita Jakarta (January 13, 2013) INDIA. “Street vendors bill 2012 still under consideration.” Daily Pioneer (January 10, 2013) INDIA. “Street Vendors need Care: Meet.” The Hindu (January 09, 2013) VIETNAM. “Street vendors to be taught food safety, hygiene.” Saigon (January 9, 2013) by T. Lam – […]
Markets of Warwick Wins a Mayor’s Award for Excellence!
By Tasmi Quazi On Friday evening of 7th December 2012, a significant moment and victorious closure to the year was realised for the Markets of Warwick Committee, the informal trading community of Warwick Junction in general, including Asiye eTafuleni (AeT). It was when the Markets of Warwick project received a Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in […]
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MALAYSIA. “Johari urges prompt relocation to Medan Niaga Satok.” The Star (December 30, 2012) by Yu Ji INDIA. “Ranchi Municipal Corporation vendors` panel raises rehab hopes.” Times of India (December 27, 2012)
