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

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: 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; occupational health; workers rights; trade union.; trade unionization.; nonprofit organization; statistical table; conditions de travail; conditions d'emploi; petite industrie; microentreprise; cuisson au four; boulanger; rôle du syndicat; représentation des travailleurs; enquête; emploi; économie informelle; contrat de travail; salaire minimum; durée du travail; congés payés; sécurité du travail; santé au travail; droits des travailleurs; syndicat; syndicalisation; organisation sans but lucratif; tableau statistique; condiciones de trabajo; condiciones de empleo; pequeña industria; microempresa; horneado; panadero; papel del sindicato; representación de los trabajadores; encuesta; empleo; economía informal; contrato de trabajo; salario mínimo; horas de trabajo; vacaciones pagadas; seguridad en el trabajo; salud en el trabajo; derechos de los trabajadores; sindicato; sindicalización; organización sin fines de lucro; cuadros estadísticos (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 45 pages
Date: 2002
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