Homeworkers in Global Supply Chains

Homeworkers play a critical role in producing a wide range of products we use daily, from textiles to electronics. Despite their significant contributions to industries worldwide, they are often unrecognized by governments, employers, and society. As a result, homeworkers struggle with various challenges, including unfair wages and piece rates, a lack of contracts and job security, irregular work schedules, excessive and often prolonged working hours, limited or no protection under labor laws, limited or no access to social protection and benefits, and poor working conditions, which are often linked to inadequate living standards.