Summary

Every day across the world, in the face of very difficult circumstances, informal workers are collectively putting their livelihoods on the line to build a better future for themselves, their families, and their societies. This study of informal construction and household workers and their organizations in China, India, South Korea, Mexico, South Africa, and the United States has demonstrated what informal worker organizations can accomplish and how. The study found that regardless of the sector or nation, by banding together, informal workers have been successful in expanding their rights and building power.