Convergence and divergence of workers’ environment, associations, and access to social protection: Sectoral and country comparisons

Drawing on the preceding chapters, this chapter provides a comparative analysis of the construction, transport, and trade sectors across Kenya and Tanzania revealing many synergies in respect to the working environment and the importance of associations. The major differences which emerge between the sectors relate to the nature of organization, in which the trade and transport sectors manifest a higher level of organization compared to the construction sector. In terms of power resources, worker challenges, and associational benefits, most of the differentiation manifests itself on a sectoral basis, underscoring the importance of adopting a sector-specific lens when analyzing the realities of informal workers.