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Jun 29, 2019 07:41 AM
Author: Laurie Berg and Bassina Farbenblum
Publishing Date:
2016
Category: Information Material
The National Temporary Migrant Work Survey is the most comprehensive study of wage theft and working
conditions among international students, backpackers and other temporary migrants in Australia. The survey draws
on responses from 4,322 temporary migrants across 107 nationalities of every region in the world, working in a
range of jobs in all states and territories. Its unprecedented scope indicates the breadth, depth and complexity of
non-compliance with Australian labour law.
Temporary migrants comprise up to 11% of the Australian labour market. Despite the prominence of migrant
worker exploitation in the media, there has been limited empirical data on the overall nature and extent of wage
theft among international students and backpackers in Australia. Still less is known about how experiences vary
between students and backpackers, across nationality groups, or in different industries. This study begins to fill
these gaps. It enables development of evidence-based policies and services that are more responsive to temporary
migrants’ diverse experiences and needs, as identified by them.
The survey addressed the characteristics of temporary migrants’ lowest paid job, rates and method of pay, working
conditions, how they found low paid work, their knowledge of Australian minimum wages and perceptions of their
labour market. It was conducted online between September and December 2016, in twelve languages in addition
to English. The survey was anonymous and open to any individual who had worked in Australia on a temporary visa.
Most participants (55%) were international students, followed by around a third (33%) who were backpackers (Working
Holiday Makers) while working in their lowest paid job in Australia. Three quarters (77%) of international students were
enrolled at a university and 23% were studying at vocational and English-language colleges. Almost half of participants
(47%) were from countries in Asia, including 15% who were Chinese nationals (including Hong Kong). The majority of
participants (57%) had undertaken their lowest paid job in New South Wales. Survey participants’ experiences broadly
reflect current conditions as 69% had arrived in Australia since 2014 and 84% since 2012.
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Oct 23, 2018 09:19 AM
Author: International Organization for Migration
Publishing Date:
2016
Category: Research
Since 2014, more than 22,500 migrant deaths and disappearances have been recorded by the International Organization for Migration globally. The real figure could be much higher, but many deaths are never recorded. Fatal Journeys Volume 3 – Part 1 provides a global review of existing data sources, and illustrates the need for improvements in the ways that data on missing migrants are collected, analysed and communicated.
The report highlights three key ways in which to improve the collection, sharing and reporting of data on missing migrants. First, a growing number of innovative sources of data on missing migrants, such as “big data”, could be used to improve data on migrant fatalities. Second, much more could be done to gather data to increase identification rates, such as developing intraregional mechanisms to share data more effectively. Third, improving data on missing migrants also requires more thought and improved practice in the use and communication of such data. Improving information and reporting on who these missing migrants are, where they come from, and above all, when they are most at risk, is crucial to building a holistic response to reduce the number of migrant deaths.
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Apr 26, 2022 12:39 PM
Author: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
Publishing Date:
2016
Category: Research
In 2015 and 2016, IOM X conducted knowledge, attitude and intended practice (KAP) impact assessments of Open Doors in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Each of these assessments consisted of a baseline and impact study with nationals of these countries aged 15-50. The methodology used was an online panel with participants of similar background in both pre- and post-surveys. The objective of the video was to raise awareness of domestic worker exploitation and encourage employers of domestic workers to adopt practices to reduce exploitation. This report summarises the findings of each of the three reports and draws comparisons between the results of the three different countries in which the surveys were conducted. Practitioners who intend to create regional or national programmes promoting positive attitudes and treatment of domestic workers in these three countries will find this report helpful, as it highlights which aspects of knowledge on domestic workers rights and exploitation, positive attitudes and treatment of domestic workers can be strengthened. Summary and full reports of the KAP studies conducted for Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are also available.
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Feb 13, 2019 03:18 AM
Author: International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Publishing Date:
2016
Category: Information Material
We, the members of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, have gathered in Bangkok,Thailand for the Red Cross Red Crescent Conference on Labour Migration, from 20 to 21 June 2018, to advance our shared efforts to address humanitarian needs in the context of labour migration
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Apr 23, 2019 11:03 AM
Author: Migrant Forum in Asia
Publishing Date:
2016
Category: Information Material
In preparation for the Regional Conference “Enhancing Collective Advocacy, Action and Empowerment of Domestic Workers in Asia”, Migrant Forum in Asia and the International Domestic Workers Federation conducted a survey among actors advocating for the rights of domestic workers. The survey aimed to map out initiatives of various stakeholders engaged in working on domestic workers’ rights; and aimed to identify grey areas & gaps around advocacy and to encourage civil society to cooperate strategically on these areas.
The survey questionnaire was divided into eight parts:
a) Organizational information
b) Scope of organizations’ engagement on domestic worker issues
c) Mapping of activities in application to domestic workers issues
d) Effective knowledge sharing
e) Thoughts on effective partnerships
f) Participation in policy processes
g) Actors’ opinions on ways forward and
h) Publications and campaign/advocacy materials.
The survey respondents were domestic workers advocates and current actors who are engaged in the advocacy and the initiatives being undertaken in the Asian region. A total of 49 organizations from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan POC, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Qatar responded to the survey.
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Oct 23, 2018 09:10 AM
Author: International Organization for Migration
Publishing Date:
2016
Category: Research
IOM has established the Migration Research Leaders Syndicate to support the development of the global compact for migration. The Syndicate comprises migration experts from around the world with deep knowledge of a wide variety of aspects of migration. The 36 Syndicate members and 9 advisers herald from all continents, encompassing origin, transit and destination country perspectives. Through initiatives such as this, IOM is providing the space and framework to enable leading migration experts to inform the global compact for migration process with the latest thinking in academic and applied research.
The Syndicate publication comprises two components: Syndicate members’ “Top 3 reads” for policymakers, and 26 short technical papers on a range of salient topics, including global migration governance challenges, safeguarding migrant workers’ rights, combatting migrant smuggling and human trafficking, regular migration pathways, return and reintegration, improving migration narratives and mobilizing partners for action. The papers unpack policy conundrums posing obstacles to safe, orderly and regular migration, and offer ideas for and examples of evidence-based, effective and sustainable solutions.
695 Members
1699 Knowledge Resources