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Migrant labourers have been the backbone of Kerala's labour sector, with around 34 lakh currently employed in various sectors. Despite their hard work, many struggle with sleep disturbances, loneliness, and anger issues due to living in cramped conditions and financial insecurity. A study by MG University highlights the
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The South Korean government has reached an agreement with the US to secure the release of hundreds of migrant workers detained at a Hyundai automobile factory in Georgia. The workers, primarily from South Korea, were arrested as part of an operation at the under-construction battery plant, with Homeland Security Investigations
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The National Superintendence of Labor Control (Sunafil) in Colombia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to promote labor rights and safety for migrant workers across the country. According to the agreement, technical assistance strategies and plans will be implemented to orient migrant workers
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Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Ministry of Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection (P2MI) signed a cooperation agreement to enhance consumer protection for Indonesian migrant workers in the field of payment systems. The agreement aims to strengthen Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves and balance of payments stability by promoting remittance, which
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal plans to move a motion condemning the detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in various BJP-ruled states during a three-day session of the West Bengal assembly starting on September 1. The motion will also discuss the deletion of voter names during the Special
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Kerala's marine sector has become increasingly dependent on migrant workers, who make up 58% of the state's fishing workforce. A study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute reveals significant disparities between native and migrant fisherfolk, including differences in income, lifestyle, and expenditure patterns. Migrant workers
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Thailand's Ministry of Labour is implementing a significant overhaul to combat undocumented foreign workers, citing concerns that they are taking jobs away from Thai nationals. The overhaul aims to prevent a range of social issues associated with unmonitored foreign labour. Migrant workers are acknowledged as essential contributors to
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The Department of Migrant Workers has announced a set of reforms to enhance the protection of overseas Filipino domestic workers, including a monthly wage increase from USD 400 to USD 500. The new minimum wage, set to take effect 60 days from issuance, is the result of six months of
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Cambodia's Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, Heng Sour, has launched a campaign to help returnee workers find employment opportunities nationwide. To facilitate this, a hotline (1297) and a Telegram group ('Job Search - MLVT') have been introduced. Labour ministry staff will register workers directly, saving
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Lingao County Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau successfully handled a case involving wage arrears for 11 migrant workers, recovering 118,000 yuan in back wages. The case was recognized as a 2025 exemplary case by the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security for its efficient and effective handling.
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In Damaying Town, Shandan County, Gansu Province, China, local authorities have implemented an innovative approach to reduce the employment burden of people who have been lifted out of poverty. The "four in place" working method has been used to accurately promote transportation subsidies for migrant workers, ensuring that
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The Supreme Court has taken up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam, alleging unlawful detention, torture, and harassment of thousands of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in multiple BJP-ruled states. The PIL, filed on behalf of the West Bengal Migrant Workers' Welfare Board, names
