(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
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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
Taiwan restricts Vietnam’s migrant workers
Taiwan has issued a sanction on Vietnamese migrant laborers as Vietnam's efforts to reduce the rate of runaway workers have not produced desired results. "We have decided to suspend the recruitment of Vietnamese workers as we are afraid that workers who have escaped from their legal jobs might be ill-treated or exploited if they work illegally," said an official of Taiwan's Council of Labor Affairs, Liao Wei-jen, as quoted by Vietnam News Agency. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hoa … [Read more...] about Taiwan restricts Vietnam’s migrant workers
Migrant workers lack housing in Da Nang
VietNamNet Bridge - The shortage of accommodation is the biggest worry for migrant workers in the central City of Da Nang where, on the other hand, several budget housing projects have stalled in the last few years. Losing their job is not the biggest fear for most migrant workers in the central city, especially those working at export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial parks (IPs), Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper said. … [Read more...] about Migrant workers lack housing in Da Nang
ASEAN reach consensus on protecting rights of migrant workers Most Recent News
NDO/ VNA – Leaders of the ASEAN member countries have signed the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers following 10 years of negotiations. The agreement was signed following the 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings that concluded in Manila, the Philippines, on November 14. Through the document, the leaders committed to ensuring that migrant workers enjoy all fundamental rights and interests, as well as their access to social welfare, justice and humanitarian treatment. The consensus will serve as a guideline for the operations of the ASEAN Committee on Migrant Workers, looking towards international standards being applied in the ASEAN activities related to preserving and facilitating the rights of migrant workers, and further increasing the responsibility of states sending and receiving the labourers. The signing of the deal demonstrates the strong efforts of ASEAN in building a people-centred community. Concluding the 31st ASEAN … [Read more...] about ASEAN reach consensus on protecting rights of migrant workers Most Recent News