Blogs About Labor Migration
We found 8 Blog entries on this topic; most recently published at the top.
Top 10 BSR Blogs of 2012
Julia Robinson, Communications Associate
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The Changing Labor Context in China: Workers and Collective Bargaining
Jason Ho, Manager, Advisory Services & CTI
In 2012, China's manufacturing sector has seen growing labor unrest. Wages have increased because of the scarcity of skilled labor, but tensions between workers and employers are high. Normally, a wage increase would be understood as a positive step, so why does the unrest continue, and how can collective bargaining legislation help? Read more →
Migrant Workers: Behind the Scenes at the London Olympics
Lindsey Lim, Former Associate, Advisory Services
The 2012 Olympic Games are upon us. Before the spectators converged in London and before the athletes arrived to train, migrant workers came to build infrastructure, harvest food, and prepare hotel rooms. Read more →
Caring for China’s ‘Left-Behind’ Children
Yating Shen, Associate, Advisory Services
According to a report by China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the 253 million migrants who left their rural homes in China for urban jobs left behind 58 million children, 40 percent of whom were under the age of 5. Read more →
Understanding the Plight of the Young Worker in China
Cherry Lin, Associate, Advisory Services
As the Chinese economy continues to develop, new issues have arisen around the relationship between employers and young employees in the manufacturing sector. To understand these issues, the China National Textile and Apparel Council and the Center for Child-Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility came together in July 2011 to examine the plight of young migrant workers in six different factories. The initiative was carried out with support of the Swedish Embassy, and ultimately offered advice for employers to improve management strategies by enhancing communication with young workers. Read more →
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