The Conference Approaches

I've already had a couple position papers come in, so for those that haven't (the majority), get on it, I'll try and be a bit more active in reviewing them.

The economic crisis has been causing some ripples in the labor market. I'm interested to see what kind of effects this could be having on the issues at hand.

I mentioned a movie called A Day Without a Mexican. It should be noted that the movie was crap, and had nothing you wouldn't have heard about in the day to day grind.

Now, three months of backlogged news articles.

The Human Body Exchange: http://mutiny.in/2009/01/17/the-human-body-the-great-commodity-exchange/

Part of the reason why even science students participate in global politics is things like this:
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/steeped-in-ignorance-and-nowhere-to-flee-from-stigma/412090/

Sometimes developing countries aren't the only ones to feel the sting of labour emigration:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/irelands-second-biggest-employer-defects-to-poland-1242615.html

Historical examples are pretty cool, it's an epic read:
http://www.alternet.org/immigration/118048/a_better_way_to_end_unauthorized_immigration/

Interesting solutions being proposed:
http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=45164

Until next time, cheers.

Just because they're leaving now doesn't mean they're gone for good...

There is no doubt that the international recession is taking a toll on migrant workers. This article in the Economist highlights the situation in the United States, noting that Mexican workers are now streaming back across the border. The situation is becoming increasingly similar throughout the world however, this should not deter countries from making concrete legislation. Labour migration has not gone away, it has merely slowed until economic conditions improve.

International Labour ~Weekly Update

As a student I consider myself busy, so sorry that this is a week late, in return, a double update.

Progress is happening little by little, perhaps an interesting thing to think about is how the ILO could help support countries seeking to resolve this bilaterally, what kind of assistance could we give?
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/pinoy-migration/10/31/08/uae-work-out-labor-deal-rp

Some more detailed information on the accords that are being negotiated by the UAE with India and the Philippines:
http://www.uaedailynews.com/uae/2495.html

Double update eh? Slow couple of weeks for International Labour News. Until next time, cheers eh?

Some More Updates on Labour Migration

Well not everything is going well in Manila for the UN backed Global Forum on Migration and Development, as could be expected, there are protests.

From the BBC Day in Pictures October 27th, 2008.

Some statements from the protesters can be found here,

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/news/view/20081026-168525/Protesters-kick-migration-forum

In the briefing I mentioned that women are an important factor not to forget, and this conference is no exception, with many women also joining the protests.

http://www.uniglobalunion.org/UNIApron.nsf/0/88FBF461EE5FC53BC12574ED0059E5E0?OpenDocument

And some more on the effects of the global economic crisis on a different demographic, the marriage migrant.

http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/columns/view/20081026-168473/Migrant-women-wives-and-workers

Some Links on International Labor Migration

Your chair here. To help delegates prepare themselves for the conference, we'll be running weekly updates on the issues you will be facing.

INFORMATION POSTED HERE WILL BE MOSTLY GENERAL AND MOSTLY NEUTRAL. DELEGATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RESEARCHING THE SPECIFIC OPINIONS, SITUATION AND STRATEGIES OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL NATION OR ENTITY IN RELATION TO THIS ISSUE.

While this article focuses mainly on Britain and Europe, it raises some interesting points on the issues surrounding immigration in a world now facing economic crisis and the retirement of baby boomers.


Something you can keep track of, as this is developing news, a conference on labour migration is about to occur. Check out this article for a good general look at labour migration and some tidbits about this upcoming conference.