Tag #Migrant Workers

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Amnesty International Report Exposes Migrant Worker Abuse in Canada's TFWP

Amnesty International's report details widespread abuse and discrimination against migrant workers in Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), including unpaid wages, excessive hours, unsafe conditions, and instances of racist abuse, prompting calls for program reform.

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Curbing US Immigration: Severe Economic and Demographic Consequences

President Trump's aim to curb immigration through border enforcement and altering birthright citizenship will severely impact the US economy, given that immigrants comprise 19% of the workforce, pay nearly $580 billion in taxes annually, and significantly contribute to innovation and entrepreneurshi...

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87 Miners Die in South African Mine After Police Cut Off Supplies

In South Africa, a police operation to combat illegal mining at the Buffelsfontein gold mine left at least 87 miners dead from starvation and dehydration after supplies were cut off for months; over 240 survivors were rescued and arrested.

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78 Dead in South African Mine Disaster Amidst Outrage Over Government Response

The recovery of 78 bodies from an abandoned South African gold mine has sparked outrage, as most miners died of starvation and dehydration after authorities blocked their escape routes and supplies, while over 240 survivors face charges.

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Central Asian Migrants Shift Focus from Russia Amidst Economic Hardship and Repatriation

Facing economic hardship in Russia and increased pressure after last year's Moscow terrorist attack, Central Asian migrants are increasingly seeking work in South Korea and Western countries, despite challenges such as illegal work, police crackdowns, and fraudulent job offers; remittances from Sout...

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Greece Authorizes 89,290 Foreign Worker Positions for 2025

The Greek government approved a plan to recruit 89,290 foreign workers in 2025, addressing labor shortages in agriculture (36,000 seasonal positions), construction, and tourism, following previous authorizations of 180,442 positions in 2023-2024.

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Indonesian Protest Erupts After Migrant Worker's Fatal Shooting by Malaysian Authorities

Dozens of Indonesians protested the fatal shooting of a 50-year-old Indonesian migrant worker by Malaysian authorities on January 24th, throwing eggs at the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta; Indonesian authorities are demanding a thorough investigation and the incident has caused a national outcry.

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Mass Deportations Threaten US Agriculture

The potential deportation of 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US threatens to severely disrupt the agricultural sector, which relies on a workforce of at least 850,000 undocumented foreign workers, potentially causing significant production issues and price increases.

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78 Dead, 246 Arrested in South African Mine Rescue

A South African police operation rescued 246 illegal miners from a disused gold mine in Stilfontein on January 15th, recovering 78 bodies; the miners had been trapped for months, and the government's actions in blocking supplies are under scrutiny for potentially causing deaths.

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South Africa Mine Rescue: 78 Dead, 200+ Survivors

Following a court order, a South African gold mine rescue operation concluded, recovering at least 78 bodies and over 200 survivors; volunteers report no miners remain trapped, though survivors face legal action for illegal mining.

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78 Dead in South African Illegal Mine Rescue Operation

At least 78 bodies of illegal miners have been recovered from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, following a rescue operation launched after a court order. Over 100 miners were rescued and arrested for illegal mining, while authorities suspect hundreds more remain trapped.

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Canadian Winery Permanently Banned for Exploiting Migrant Workers

Toor Vineyards in British Columbia, Canada, was permanently banned from hiring temporary foreign workers and fined \$118,000 for violating program rules, including failure to protect workers from abuse and for not providing promised pay and working conditions; at least one worker reported sexual abu...

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