This report documents selected good practices of trade union actions taken place in Cambodia, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, China, …
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Recruiting Immigrant Workers: New Zealand 2014
This is a published work by OECD providing a comprehensive review of the labor migration policy in New Zealand. It examines the country’s labor migration system and its characteristics, including …
HOW MANY MORE YEARS A SLAVE? Trafficking for forced labour in Hong Kong
In light of recent cases on abuse of migrant domestic helpers in Hong Kong, this article identifies the gaps between international law and Hong Kong legislation on trafficking for forced …
Culture Shock: The Exploitation of J-1 Cultural Exchange Workers
This report describes how the J1 visa program in the U.S., which was originally intended as a visa for cultural exchange, is increasingly being used by employers as a source …
National Labor Movements and Transnational Connections: Global Labor’s Evolving Architecture Under Neoliberalism
Evans analyzes international ties between Bridgestone-Firestone workers in Liberia, apparel workers in Honduras, Mexican mineworkers, and U.S. labor organizations. Evans suggests that international cooperation depends on national labor movements and …
South Africa: THE TRANSFORMATION OF WORK: Challenges and Strategies — Restriction and Solidarity in the New South Africa: COSATU’s Complex Response to Migration and Migrant Workers in the Post-Apartheid Era
The report first provides a historical overview of migrant labor and migration policy, introduces South Africa’s labor market institutions and industrial relations and the weakness of the corporatist institution. Then …
The Third Pillar: Access to Judicial Remedies for Human Rights Violations by Transnational Business (Dec. 2013)
In keeping with the goals set forth for the Access to Judicial Remedy (A2JR) program, the authors undertook this report to “understand which barriers are most insurmountable for victims and …
La afiliación sindical de la población inmigrante. El caso de CCOO de Cataluña
“La movilización de la población trabajadora inmigrante y su vinculación con las organizaciones sindicales de los países de destino continúa siendo un tema central para las ciencias sociales del trabajo. …
Taken for a Ride Migrant Workers in the U.S. Fair and Carnival Industry
Based on interviews with H-2B workers in Maryland, Virginia, and Mexico, this 2013 report discusses the abuses that fair and carnival workers face: deceptive recruitment practices and high pre-employment fees and costs; …
The American Dream Up for Sale: A Blueprint for Ending International Labor Recruitment Abuse
A Blueprint for Ending International Labor Recruitment Abuse, the 2013 report details eight core principles that should be used to draft work visa programs that prevent recruitment fraud: Freedom from …
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