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We salute street traders who are organising on many fronts to improve their work conditions. May Day is celebrated internationally by workers, recalling the historic battles won against capitalist exploitation. For many street traders in 2009, the most basic worker rights do not exist, and their work in the labour market and informal economy is not recognised. |
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StreetNet
celebrates the efforts of street vendors who are organising as
autonomous or own-account workers to solve their workplace problems. By
organising into democratic structures street vendors are building a
stronger voice that requires their recognition at local, national and
international levels.
Solidarity with Warwick Market traders in Durban In the preparation for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010, Ethekwini Municipality is moving 700 market traders who earn their living as fruit and vegetable traders in the Early Morning Market which is to be demolished to make way for a shopping mall. WCCA Campaign, led by StreetNet held a solidarity walk-about joined by members of various street traders’ organizations, SAMWU (SA Workers’ Union), SANCO (SA National Civics Organisation), SDCEA (South Durban Community Environmental Action), KZN Fishermen’s Forum, SASEWA (SA Self-Employed Women’s Association), Warwick Market Traders’ Association and Warwick Precinct Plan Stakeholders’ Forum, on 20th April 2009. The WCCA Campaign demand is for proper and meaningful consultation with the market and street traders in the build up to the FIFA World Cup. Click here for WCCA Campaign Demands and photos of the walkabout. Send solidarity messages to street and market vendors: e-mail stnet@iafrica.com Listen to Warwick street traders talk about the lack of consultation and their removal:
Street traders give their views on the demolition and removals
at Warwick, Durban. Click below for link to Youtube, by Doung:
30th March, 2009: Durban
Warwick Market traders speak about eviction from market where they
earn a living
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