The study by Carolyn Kagan et al., published on the 1st November, asks "How are Chinese migrant workers exploited at work, and why are they vulnerable to forced labour?" It seeks to answer this by examining the experiences of 32 Chinese migrant workers, primarily working in the hospitality and catering businesses.
The report reveals the range of exploitation, and finds that many of the migrant workers end up working very long hours for pay well below the minimum wage. It identifies the interactions of migraton, work and family and analyses why low-skilled migrant workers from China are vulnerable to forced labour. The authors conclude that 'government, business regulators, trade unions, Chinese businesses and community organisations could take inter-related actions to improve conditions for Chinese migrant workers'.
From providing a strict definition of forced labour to the identification of the family as a source of support and pressure through to their direct proposals for improving the situation, this research proves interesting and is well worth a read.
Click here for the report.
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