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Workers’ Rights Face Fresh Threats Amid Trump Immigration Policies 

Workers’ Rights Face Fresh Threats Amid Trump Immigration Policies 

Workers’ rights in the US face a fresh threat as tougher immigration enforcement and changes to employment authorisation change conditions in several large industries. Labour advocates, unions and international monitors have raised alarms that immigration

Italy Albania Migration Deal: Could the Albania Deal Put Migrant Workers at Risk of Being Transferred? 

Italy Albania Migration Deal: Could the Albania Deal Put Migrant Workers at Risk of Being Transferred? 

The Italy Albania Migration Deal is one of the most controversial migration policies in Europe – and if you’re a migrant worker in Italy, it could have a direct impact on you. Italy will now

Nestlé and ILO Join Forces: How New Labour Standards Could Protect Coffee Supply-Chain Workers 

Nestlé and ILO Join Forces: How New Labour Standards Could Protect Coffee Supply-Chain Workers 

Nestlé and the International Labour Organisation launched a two-year programme in March 2026 to improve labour rights in coffee supply chains. The project is about fair recruitment and better protection of workers in Brazil, Colombia

How Italy’s Pre-Departure Training Laws Protect Global Migrant Workers from Visa Scams

How Italy’s Pre-Departure Training Laws Protect Global Migrant Workers from Visa Scams

In 2026, Italy's policies regarding labor migration will be more robust, shifting the focus from granting working visas to providing robust protection to workers. Authorities have increased focus on preparing migrant workers before docking on

Jordan’s New Labour Rights Initiative for Migrant Workers: ILO Support, Trade Union Role and Workplace Protections Explained 

Jordan’s New Labour Rights Initiative for Migrant Workers: ILO Support, Trade Union Role and Workplace Protections Explained 

Migrant workers are important contributors to many sectors in Jordan, including garments, construction, agriculture and domestic work. The new initiatives are aimed at strengthening cooperation between government agencies, trade unions and international organisations to create

Myanmar Migrant Workers Advised Not to Participate in Political Rallies in Thailand

Myanmar Migrant Workers Advised Not to Participate in Political Rallies in Thailand

As Thailand grapples with its political landscape, the situation has implications for migrant workers, especially those hailing from neighboring Myanmar. Amidst the rising tensions and challenges faced by the migrant community, authorities have issued a

Health and living conditions of migrant workers ignored in Singapore

Health and living conditions of migrant workers ignored in Singapore

Singapore - Chaos and neglect is seen at the newly built foreign worker dormitory in Jurong. Residents and children are seen living in poor conditions and a lack of timely access to medical help for

Why Wealthy Nations Need To Take Onus Of Their Migrant Assets?

Why Wealthy Nations Need To Take Onus Of Their Migrant Assets?

United Nations - A CNBC report claims that literally 5 percent of global workforce comprises migrant workers and that wealthy nations are highly dependent on them for their economies to thrive. Currently, the world has

Indonesia Failing to Provide Proper Policies to Protect Fishing Vessel Workers

Indonesia Failing to Provide Proper Policies to Protect Fishing Vessel Workers

Indonesia - Reports on labor rights violations on Indonesian sailors have discovered that Indonesia's government policies have neglected to give fishing vessel migrant laborer complete security.  As per the report, the migrant workers are poorly

Europe Comes Down Heavy On Illegal Migrant Work In Farms And Vineyards

Europe Comes Down Heavy On Illegal Migrant Work In Farms And Vineyards

Europe - The European Union police agency Europol has announced that along with law enforcement authorities, they are planning to come down heavy on vineyards and farms across Europe, that are in violation of labor