Articles related to "Migrant Workers"

Labour activists are campaigning for a national minimum wage in Malaysia where salaries are far out of touch with cost of living. Here are the issues.

Why have people moved from one country to another? How have their lives changed as a result?

Nepali laborers in Saudi Arabia face dismal working conditions and ill treatment by employers. Migrant laborers in the Kingdom are often treated less than equal.

Why do 13 million Southeast Asians work overseas and what is their impact of their migration?

Two Caravans follows a group of migrant workers who have come to England to work as strawberry pickers in a field in Kent, living in two shoddy but charming caravans.

Explore links between changes in western family structures and the migration of women professionals from industrializing nations.

How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.

Wondrous Dubai has indoor ski resorts, twisting skyscrapers, the world's tallest building and Earth's only 7-star hotel; however, man's best friend is often forgotten.

Poor storm tracking and ineffective flood control at Lake Okeechobee brought on more disastrous effects of the powerful hurricane that struck Palm Beach Florida in 1928.

Dorothea Lange's photography had significant social impact in its time and leaves a powerful historical record of human suffering in the Great Depression

And the winners are... The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam handed out awards to this year's winners at its closing ceremony on November 27.

The effect of the current global economic crisis could have very harmful effects on the continuing development of the global South.

Cesar Chavez was an inspiring and peaceful champion for justice and the rights of migrant farm workers in America.

Governor Tom McCall of Oregon was ahead of his times when it came to the environment. He proposed innovative regulations to safeguard the environment.

Three main psychological heuristics categorize types of cognitive decision shortcuts used by humans to solve problems which bias perception and produce errors in judgment

In "American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau" editor Bill McKibben combines the familiar with the unfamiliar to arouse inspiration, awe, alarm and sadness.

In Accra, the Capital of Ghana, there are three main issues contributing to an enormous waste problem: privatization, rural to urban migration, and a strong urban bias.

What is it like to work in a factory in the north of Thailand and live in a nearby dormitory?

Kidnappings in the Niger Delta have become commonplace. Ordinary Nigerians and expatriates are becoming increasingly unhappy about the situation and are demanding change.

A review of the geopolitical thriller Syriana, with an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Matt Damon and Jeffrey Wright.

Malaria kills almost a million a year. News from Nairobi that the RTSS malaria vaccine is now in its final trial stage brings hope for its introduction within five years.

Now in their 60s, the group show they are still the masters of Mbaqanga - township jazz from southern Africa.

Any visitor to South Africa should visit a township to understand how the majority of South Africans live and the importance of the New South Africa to them.

National Geographic photos paired with careful historical research create a top-notch children's photo-essay that highlights the Native American experience in 1621.

This article looks at the state of race relations in Britain today, from the government's insubstantial proposals to ease tensions, to what needs to be done in future.

Chinatowns are enclaves where Chinese people congregate. Ubiquitous around the world, these communities of cuisine and culture have since embraced other Asian cultures.

"I've Been Workin' on the Railroad" is a classic song for children that can be used to teach an entire locomotive unit study in science, math, reading, art, music & more.

John Steinbeck created his own American "holy sperit" just like his characters in The Grapes of Wrath.

UAE Law # 8 & 12 govern Labor Law: "Trade unions do not exist [and]...Strikes are forbidden." The law is simple & direct. Deviations result in fines, jail and deportation

Creative classroom activities for teachers that capitalize on March as a springboard for activities and lesson plans tied to significant historical and social "firsts."

Here are books about kids who feel singled out because of race, language, or culture. The stories portray how they cope and find acceptance.

The high demand for low and medium-skilled labor in Italy and Spain determined increased emigration from Romania's rural areas.

Traveling by train in China is an essential part of any budget China trip. The four classes on Chinese trains are very different and affect your trip greatly.

Western Union brands like Orlandi Valuta, Vigo & Pago Facil compete in the electronic fund transfer industry, one of world trade's most lucrative niche markets.

Director Sue Williams' new film documents the lives of nine people against the background of China's blazing economic development.

The story of the failing of the St. Francis Dam, and some history behind it's building and reason for creating a reservoir - the scarceness of LA water supplies.

Food, Inc. is a compelling and disturbing film about the corporatization of America's farms, and the damage done to America's food safety and personal welfare.

Philippa Roberts tells us about her journey from passionate reader to owning her own independant publishing company and why children of the UK know her as "Ziggy Rabbit"

Rafael Trujillo wants a "white" Dominican Republic. Haitian migrant workers pay the price with their lives.

U.S. to keep crucial base in South Asian Steppe after Kyrgyz parliament reversed February order to evict Americans despite Russian promises of economic aid.

Edinburgh Vaults originally built for industry end as City Slums. One of the places of interest to visit on a holiday to historic Scotland, now famous for ghosts & gigs.

Pioneer of Depression Era photography, Dorothea Lange gave a realistic portrait to the plight of thousands of displaced Americans during the 1930s.

Grassroute Tours is just one of many tour operators in Cape Town offering township tours - a cultural experience all visitors to South Africa should partake in.