Movement of Labour within Southeast Asia
Published By: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSI | Published Date: October, 01 , 2015Labour migration is a growing trend in the ASEAN region as workers seek better-paid jobs and employers endeavor to meet employment gaps. Migrant labour forms an increasing source of construction, service and domestic workers across the more developed ASEAN countries. As mobility of labour increases in the region, there has been a growing concern about the protection of the rights of migrant workers. As ASEAN plans to proclaim itself a single market comprising a vision of free movement of capital and labour, it is important to address issues surrounding migrant workers, who are often underpaid or living in poor conditions.
Author(s): S. Rajaratnam International Studies | Posted on: Feb 27, 2016 | Views() | Download (146)