Migrant Workers News Monitoring

Two Lakhimpur migrant workers meet tragic fate in separate incidents

North Lakhimpur, Aug 7: Two migrant workers from Assam's Lakhimpur district have met with tragedy in separate incidents outside the state, leaving their families in distress. Pradeep Gogoi, a resident of No. 4 Nimuri village in Narayanpur, has been …

Akbar's in Middlesbrough avoids illegal migrant worker fine after Supreme Court ruling

An Indian restaurant in Middlesbrough has avoided an illegal worker fine after a court deemed the penalty notice was invalid. In January 2023, inspectors visited the business on Linthorpe Road and found a worker they believed was an immigrant working in …

Illegal migrant worker arrests double in just two years under Labour

Arrests of migrants working illegally in the UK have doubled since Labour came into power, new Home Office stats have revealed. More than 17,000 illegal working arrests have been made since July 2024, a 122 per cent increase on the two previous years, with …

A complaint was made to the prime minister: it is harder for members of the diaspora to find work than it is for migrant ...

In response, Vasile Tofan stated that such cases are not common practice and that, on the contrary, most employers value the experience citizens have gained abroad. “I want to believe that this is a minority that discriminates against members of the …

Four migrant workers drown in river in Wadhwan

Support for women in labor migration discussed in Tashkent

A seminar on supporting female labor migration governance and economic reintegration of returnees was held in Tashkent. The event was organized by the Committee for Family and Women of the Republic of Uzbekistan in collaboration with the OSCE Project Co- …

Former Greek restaurant operators penalised for breach affecting migrant worker  

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $45,000 in penalties and back-pay orders against the formers operators of a “Big Fat Greek” venue for breaches that affected a migrant worker.   The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a penalty of $28,170 …

Migrant workers fill gap for local farmer

Matt Holland, owner of Holland Agriculture in Ellendale, says he is pleased with his choice to hire 23 workers from South Africa through the H2A Agency of the US Department of Labor. "It's been great so far. These guys work so hard, they’ve been …

South African factories hit by migrant worker exodus

South African clothing factories are struggling after thousands of migrant workers fled the country during recent anti-immigrant protests. In the manufacturing hub of Newcastle, factory owners say they are facing serious labour shortages, with some losing …

Existing migrant workers can help plug labour gaps, says Tenaganita

Tenaganita executive director Glorene Das today said any move to accelerate migrant worker recruitment must be accompanied by stricter employer screening, greater transparency and stronger accountability to ensure workers are recruited only for genuine …

$5 co-payment: More affordable healthcare, clinic visits for migrant workers from April 1, 2027

Four healthcare operators have been appointed to deliver the enhanced Primary Care Plan (PCP) for migrant workers, providing this group with more affordable healthcare from April 2027, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Wednesday (Aug 5). Under this …

Enhanced healthcare plan for more affordable, accessible outpatient care for migrant workers

SINGAPORE - Migrant workers will have clinics closer to where they live as part of plans to help them strengthen their health and well-being. Instead of travelling up to 3km to reach a doctor, they will soon have a clinic within 2km, when the Ministry of …

Indonesia Explores Skilled Migrant Worker Expansion to Slovakia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -  Indonesia is actively exploring options to expand the placement of skilled migrant workers to the Slovak Republic, focusing on key sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, and elderly care. The initiative was highlighted following …

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Korea launches respect campaign for migrant workers

Foreign migrant workers engaged in fishery operations at a port in North Jeolla Province / Yonhap On construction sites and factory floors across Korea, supervisors barking orders at foreign laborers often address them not by their given names, but by …

Revised migrant worker healthcare plan to lower costs for employers, bring clinics closer by April 2027

The revised plan will consolidate the geographical zones for primary healthcare services from the current six zones to four zones, served by four anchor operators. The north zone, which is the largest, will be run by incumbent SATA CommHealth. Its two …

Indonesia explores expanding migrant worker placements in Slovakia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is actively exploring options to expand the placement of skilled migrant workers to the Slovak Republic, focusing on key sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, and elderly care. The initiative was highlighted following …

SA farms and factories under pressure after more than 160,000 migrants depart

Zimbabwean farmworker Aaron Majatamhe warned that fruit and vineyard harvests are at risk as migrant workers leave South Africa KwaZulu-Natal sugar farmers reported losing up to 80% of their cane-cutting workforce in a short period Labour unions pushed …

Unpaid workers case: Director behind firms files for bankruptcy

SINGAPORE – The company director at the centre of an investigation over claims of unpaid salaries linked to over 400 migrant workers has filed for bankruptcy. Indian national and Singapore permanent resident Ramu Palani Velu will have his application heard …

Rivas & Associates Issues Know Your Rights Guidance for Families After Fatal ICE Traffic Stops

Rivas & Associates, an immigration law firm, is offering Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rivas & Associates, an …

AI for Peace Launches 44-Day Global Compassion Game to Prove Peace Is Possible

Launching August 8 in Minneapolis, a global team of teams invites peacebuilders, Indigenous leaders, AI labs, and youth to put intelligence in service to life. CLINTON, WA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI for Peace today announced …

Raise the Bottom Rebrands, Expands Addiction and Mental Health Care Across Idaho

Trusted Idaho Opioid Treatment Program expands to all substance use disorders and primary mental health care across Boise, Nampa, and Pocatello. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raise the Bottom, formerly known as …

Gulf Sextortion Cases Rise: Female-Led Firm Offers Discreet Content Removal for UAE, Dubai and Saudi Arabia

The world's first female-led content removal firm Leak Content Removal offers discreet DMCA and reputation services to UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital …

HRH King Ruben West Presents Voice of Change Award to Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

HRH King Dr. Ruben M. West presents former Mauritian president with the iChange Nations™ Ruben M. West Global Voice of Change Award in Victoria Falls VICTORIA FALLS, ILLINOIS, ZIMBABWE, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Her Excellency Dr. …

Out of Hand Marks 25 Years of Dialogue and Social Change through the Arts with 2026-2027 Season

Anniversary Season Features New Productions Designed to Bring Communities Together ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Out of Hand, the award-winning social impact arts organization, today announced its 2026-2027 season …

Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, LA's Pioneer in Rapid STD Testing and City of LA Award Recipient, Celebrates 20 Years

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, a Los Angeles-based clinical laboratory specializing in rapid sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, is marking 20 years of operation this …

Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over

In March 2022, Tatiana had to leave everything behind, as hostilities broke out in her hometown close to Luhansk. “At first, we thought it would be just on the outskirts, like in 2014” she recalls. “Unfortunately, throughout the entire month, military …

Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23

The 15 people concerned, all of whom had consented to participating in the operation, left Beni in the north of North Kivu in a convoy on the evening of 6 August. On the morning of 7 August, after passing through Uganda, which had agreed to facilitate …

In Sudan and Zambia, Embrace Global's Infant Warmers Became National Protocol. Uganda Is Next.

Babies and Mothers Alive (BAMA) and Embrace Global expand access to infant warmers in Uganda. MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Sudan, Embrace Global's infant warmers are now written into the national …

BLM Sports Invests Nearly $200,000 in Nonprofits, HBCU Athletics and Community Initiatives Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when nonprofit organizations and community programs are being asked to meet greater needs with increasingly limited resources, BLM Sports is putting real dollars behind …

California Workplace Rights Notice Enters Its Second Annual Cycle

California's Workplace Know Your Rights Act now includes annual notice requirements, emergency contact rules, and penalties of up to $10,000 per employee. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California' …

Miriam Putnam, Life Transformation Specialist, Helps Individuals Move from Emotional Overwhelm to Renewed Purpose

Miriam Putnam's clients share how her RESET and RISE program helped them truly heal and live purpose-driven lives LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For millions of Americans, each day is a struggle against …

Linda Reinstein Marks ARBAN Act Milestone with First GOP Senate Sponsor as World Lung Cancer Day Highlights Prevention

BCPA Co-Founder Says First Republican Senate Sponsor Marks a Turning Point in the Fight to End Preventable Asbestos Exposure LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation marks the 15th Annual World Lung …

Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons

On August 6, 1945, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39,000 instantly. By 1950, the death toll from both bombings had risen …

Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates

Kyiv (ICRC) - For millions of people in Ukraine, this year has been horrific. Entire communities live under constant threat, spending tense days and sleepless nights in shelters, across Ukraine. Last night was no exception, with at least 20 people …

While Aid Retreats From Sudan's Collapsing Health System, One Newborn Care Program Is Scaling Up

Another shipment of Embrace infant warmers is being built into Sudan's national health system, even as funding cuts force other health programs to withdraw MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As international health …

RennerVation Foundation Named Official Charity of the 30th Anniversary Casey Folks Vegas to Reno

Jeremy Renner's Foundation to Partner with America's Longest Off-Road Race to Support Foster and At-Risk Youth RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unlimited Off-Road Racing and Best In The Desert announced today …

Tennessee Celebrates Local Dairy Farm Families with New Statewide Campaign

Launches "From Our Farm to Your Family," honoring the people and communities making an impact on local dairy industry ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by …

Aspire Launches Community-Based Transition and Employment Supports on Connecticut's Shoreline

Launching in Guilford, Conn., Aspire brings two connected pathways helping young adults with disabilities prepare for employment and independence. GUILFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aspire Living & Learning is …