Protecting workers in micro and small enterprises: can trade unions make a difference? : a case study of the bakery and confectionery sub-sector in Kenya

Gregg J. Bekko; Geroge M. Muchai

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Protecting workers in micro and small enterprises: can trade unions make a difference? : a case study of the bakery and confectionery sub-sector in Kenya

Gregg J. Bekko and Geroge M. Muchai

SEED working paper (Geneva, Switzerland), no. 34, ILO

2002

Abstract

working conditions

conditions of employment

small scale industry

microenterprise

baking

baker

trade union role

workers representation

survey

employment

informal economy

labour contract

minimum wage

hours of work

paid leave

occupational safety

workers rights

trade union

trade unionization

nonprofit organization

statistical table

Occupational Health

Kenya

Based on a survey of 13 micro and small enterprises in both the formal and informal sectors in three urban areas of Kenya. Describes the key characteristics of these enterprises, investigates conditions of employment and labour practices and examines the role of the Bakery, Confectionery, Manufacturing and Allied Workers' Union (BCMAU) in representing and protecting workers.

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Title: Protecting workers in micro and small enterprises; can trade unions make a difference? : a case study of the bakery and confectionery sub-sector in Kenya
Creators: Gregg J. Bekko
Geroge M. Muchai
Contributors: InFocus Programme on Boosting Employment through Small Enterprise Development
International Labour Organization. Job Creation and Enterprise Development Department
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2002
Series: SEED working paper (Geneva, Switzerland); no. 34
Number of pages: xi, 45 p. :
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995328421702676