Few migrant workers in the informal sector have proper understanding about their rights in host localities and how to exercise those rights, particularly those relating to social welfare, Chairwoman of Hanoi’s Women Union Tran Thi Phuong Hoa said. Hoa spoke at a recent conference calling for better policies surrounding migrant workers, saying that they contributed to the city’s income generation and economic growth but they remain vulnerable groups, benefiting little from social welfare including housing, healthcare or education. Children of the migrant workers were also affected. For example, children whose parents are migrants and without permanent or temporary residence registrations are less likely to be in school than those with permanent registration. Do Thi Hong, a refuse collector, said her parents took her to Hanoi 30 years ago when she was a child because they did not have land for cultivation in their hometown – northern Vinh Phuc Province. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese migrant workers still struggle
Committee on migrant workers
Migrant workers’ cultural life to be improved
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just issued a plan to help enrich migrant workers' cultural life in industrial parks or export processing zones and foreign-invested business as a part of the project "Improving migrant workers' life with the vision to 2015". The project includes two phases. In August, a survey will be conducted by the ministry, the Labor Union of Vietnam, people's committees, the departments of culture, sports and tourism, the export Processing and Industrial Zones Authorities in the southern province of Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau , Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Migrant workers’ cultural life to be improved
Russia approves agreement with Vietnam on migrant workers
(VOVworld) - Russia's Upper House of Parliament, known as the Federation Council, approved an agreement on Wednesday between the Vietnamese and Russian governments on temporary migrant workers. The agreement was signed in Moscow on October 27, 2008, establishing an international legal framework for Russian and Vietnamese guest workers. It stipulates standard procedures for migrant workers in terms of social and medical care, tax payments, and travel. The Federal Council's Foreign Affairs Committee said Russia will create a management system to control the flow of migrants and promote bilateral cooperation with Vietnam. The agreement was ratified on October 18 by Russia's State Duma. … [Read more...] about Russia approves agreement with Vietnam on migrant workers
City to build more homes for migrant workers
Domestic Press Highlights (01-06-2007) City to build more homes for migrant workers HCM City plans to add 60,000-90,000sq.m of housing every year in 2007-1010 to meet the housing demand from 10,000-19,000 migrant workers in industrial parks (IPs) and export processing zones (EPZs). It will build six residential complexes to house 6,900 migrant workers this year. Around 60 per cent of the more than 211,000 employees working in the city's 15 IPs and EPZs come from other provinces and cities. Most of them live in small rented rooms, often in poor living conditions. Nhan Dan (The People) Golden snails damage rice fields in Mekong Golden snails have damaged rice crops on nearly 1,060ha in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Hau Giang, the province People's Committee said on Wednesday. It is greater than the area affected by brown planthoppers (900 ha) and ragged stunt rice disease (205ha). Lao Dong (Labour) HCM City inspects fish sauce manufacturers HCM City's Health Department … [Read more...] about City to build more homes for migrant workers
HCM City tracks migrant workers
HCM City tracks migrant workers (01-07-2005) HCM CITY—The HCM City People's Committee has enacted a new regulation to keep track of migrant workers who move from rural areas to work in the city. "The regulation will help municipal authorities determine how many migrant labourers have stable jobs. From these statistics, local authorities will set up guidelines, provide training and create jobs for workers," said Nguyen Thanh Tai, vice-chairman of the municipal People's Committee. All migrant workers aged 15 to 60 will get one of three cards based on their working situation. Workers who have signed labour contracts with employers will receive registered books documenting their employment. A labour card will be provided for those working in uncontracted jobs such as house cleaning. A third card will be given to currently unemployed migrants. Workers send their personal information to the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. "Labourers will have more chance to seek a … [Read more...] about HCM City tracks migrant workers