migrant workers
Coverage of migrant workers in the Nexus archive.
- Duma Tightens Rules for Migrant Workers and Their Children in Russia
Russia's Duma has introduced stricter rules requiring foreign workers to demonstrate sufficient income to support themselves and their family members. The policy specifically targets migrant workers and their children.
- V. Sivankutty slams Kerala CM’s ‘reverse remittance’ remarks on migrant workers
V. Sivankutty criticized Kerala Chief Minister's remarks on reverse remittances, arguing that migrant workers' contributions to the state economy are not adequately recognized. The CM claimed money earned in Kerala flows to other states, and migrant workers primarily contribute through taxes from liquor consumption.
- Migrant workers alone cannot be blamed for Perumbavoor’s drug menace: Chennithala
Chennithala states that migrant workers cannot be solely blamed for the drug problem in Perumbavoor. The focus is on addressing the broader issue of drug menace in the area.
- Migrant workers robbed at knifepoint near Electronics City; cash, phones looted
Migrant workers were robbed at knifepoint near Electronics City, resulting in the theft of cash and phones. The incident highlights a security concern in the area.
- Singapore’s migrant worker wage saga spotlights potential loopholes
Singapore's migrant workers went unpaid for months after a contractor fled the country, prompting a rare protest at the Ministry of Manpower. Authorities are addressing wage policy concerns for unskilled workers with swift action.
- Bihar to bear cost of transporting mortal remains of migrant workers
Bihar will cover the transportation costs of deceased migrant workers' mortal remains. The state has doubled the ex-gratia payment for their dependents from ₹2 lakh to ₹4 lakh.
- West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat scheme
West Bengal has joined the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which includes a portability feature allowing migrant workers and their families to access cashless treatment at hospitals nationwide.
- Industries in Ernakulam heave a sigh of relief as migrant workers return en masse
Industries in Ernakulam are relieved as migrant workers return in large numbers, providing a boost to the local economy. The return of workers is seen as a positive development for the region's industrial sector.
- Maine GOP hopeful vying for Trump endorsement previously ran birthing clinics catering to migrant women
Jonathan Bush, a Maine GOP gubernatorial candidate seeking a Trump endorsement, previously operated a network of birthing clinics in San Diego County that primarily served migrant women and low-income families. His campaign denies providing medical services, stating Athenahealth was a healthcare software company.
- Video of 4 men burned to death by suspected gangmasters highlights abuse of migrant workers in Italy
Police in Italy arrested two people after a car carrying four farmworkers was set on fire, killing all occupants. The incident highlights suspected gangmaster abuse of migrant workers in the country.
- View / China bets on rural spenders
China is reforming its hukou system to allow 350 million rural migrant workers to settle in cities, aiming to boost consumption as economic growth slows. The State Council's recent move to ease residency restrictions could transform temporary workers into permanent urban residents, but challenges like urban resistance and funding infrastructure remain.
- China overhauls hukou system
China is overhauling its hukou system to ease residency restrictions for migrant workers, allowing them to access social insurance benefits in urban areas where they work. The reform aims to reduce urban-rural inequality and stimulate economic growth by increasing domestic consumption.
- China boosts services for migrant workers to spur consumption
China aims to improve healthcare, education, and public services for 357 million migrant workers to enhance urban living standards and stimulate consumer spending. Local governments will lift social security restrictions and expand access to public schools for migrant children, as announced by the State Council.
- China removes hukou hurdle for migrant workers in social insurance shake-up
China's State Council has announced new measures to remove hukou (residency) restrictions that prevent migrant workers from accessing social insurance in their work locations. The policy aims to expand social insurance coverage nationwide and strengthen labor protections as part of efforts to create a unified national market.
- Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies
Recent ICE raids and reductions in migrant worker wages are causing significant economic harm in Southern California's agricultural regions, with researchers quantifying the financial toll. The impacts on these communities are described as devastating.
- Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies
Recent ICE raids and reductions in migrant workers' wages are causing significant economic harm in Southern California's agricultural regions, with researchers quantifying the financial toll despite many incalculable damages.
- Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking
Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking due to debt, employer control, and temporary visa rules that trap workers in exploitative conditions. The article highlights systemic issues in migration systems that perpetuate risks for laborers.