As migration policy reaches a crucial juncture, trade unions in Europe are challenged to expand solidarity-based strategies amidst intensifying crackdowns.
How Trade Unions Can Champion Solidarity in Europe’s Migration Debate
Tag: migration
Remittances are a lifeline for many households in low and middle income countries (LMICs), and have emerged as an important source of external financing for sustainable development. With over 800 million people dependent on remittances worldwide, their importance for developing and least developed countries is well established. However, the high cost of remittances remains a significant challenge, and despite global commitments to reduce these costs, progress has slowed down.
This is a frightening time for immigrant workers. President-elect Donald Trump ran on the slogan “mass deportations now,” and has appointed a team of anti-immigrant hardliners. The leadership of the Democratic Party has lurched to the right on this issue, adopting Trump’s rhetoric about “securing the border,” and embracing core Republican policies.
How Labor Can Fight Back Against Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda | Labor Notes
Don’t be distracted by the anti-immigrant rhetoric this electio in the US. The real impact on democracy comes from moneyed elites.
Immigrants or Billionaires—Who’s a Bigger Threat to Democracy? – LA Progressive
Platform work is often presented as a stepping-stone for migrant workers. It may not however feel so benign to them.
Migrant labour in the ‘gig’ economy: progress or trap? (socialeurope.eu)
This International Migrants Day, 18 December, the ITUC highlights the work of trade unions around the world to protect, promote and fulfil migrant workers’ rights.
The report, Trade Unions in Action for the Rights of Migrant Workers, showcases organising, campaigning, advocacy and direct support activities carried out by trade union organisations from 10 countries.
To really end labour shortages, Ankita Anand writes, Europe must transform its contract with the global south.
Don’t tax the rich! If you do, they will leave the country … Well, no, they won’t! Read here why not
Debunking the Five Major Myths About Outmigration – Mass. Budget and Policy Center (massbudget.org)
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