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The informal sector is a large part of the
Ghanaian economy. It contributes around 40.6% to the GDP of Ghana and around 90% of the workforce is employed in the informal sector. The nature of the informal economy entails that workers in the sector are often vulnerable to exploitation. UNIWA was
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The aim of UNIWA is to organise informal workers into trade unions in order to promote their common interest and strengthen their bargaining power vis-à-vis the government and employers.
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To assist the Trade Union
Congress of Ghana (TUC) and other national Unions to achieve their aims and objectives of protecting workers rights
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To organize workers in the informal economy into association with the purpose of protecting, sustaining and promoting their common interest
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To assist member associations in negotiating appropriate remuneration, hours of work and other terms of employment of its members
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To organize seminars, workshops and other programs for the education of members of member association
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The organisation consists of a number of affiliated organisations which are as follows:
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therefore set up as a way of organizing informal workers to protect their rights.
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Hawkers and Venders Association, Ghana (IHVAG) Streetnet
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To provide legal assistance to members as and when necessary
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