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Trade unions from dozens of countries protest against Saudi Arabia’s treatment of migrant workers
07 Jun 2025 12:59 GMT
… migrant worker in Saudi Arabia. We cannot remain silent while migrant workers … wage and include migrant workers on workers’ representative … of migrant labourers.
Last month, a report by Human Rights Watch … incurred debt.
Most migrant workers enter Saudi Arabia …
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International trade unions call for ILO inquiry into migrant worker abuses in Saudi Arabia
05 Jun 2025 16:48 GMT
… Kingdom of extensive human rights violations against migrant workers.
The grievance … legally binds a migrant worker’s residency and … intensify demand for migrant labour as extensive infrastructure … unions, as African migrant workers are particularly affected. …
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Unions file complaint over Saudi Arabia's migrant worker abuses
05 Jun 2025 00:11 GMT
… 39;s treatment of migrant workers has intensified due to … and subjected to beatings.
Human rights groups have strongly criticised … previously denied accusations of human rights abuses.
"Workers … system by allowing some migrant workers to leave the country …
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SAUDI ARABIA/UN: Labour agreement must lead to comprehensive reforms to be a game-changer for migrant workers
04 Jun 2025 22:04 GMT
… than a façade.
“Human rights groups and unions have … be truly transformative for migrant workers, it must among other … be truly transformative for migrant workers, it must among other … alleging widespread violations of migrant workers’ rights in the country …
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Unions from 36 countries protest over treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia
04 Jun 2025 20:20 GMT
… migrant worker in Saudi Arabia. We cannot remain silent while migrant workers … international labour standards.
Human rights groups and trade … conditions endured by migrant workers in constructing the … the inclusion of migrant workers on workers’ representative …
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Lifesaving heat measures needed for Gulf migrant workers, HRW warns
03 Jun 2025 16:09 GMT
… heat-related health problems.
Human Rights Watch deputy Middle East … for the millions of migrant workers dangerously exposed to … evidence-based labour protections, migrant workers are unnecessarily dying, … as a low-paid migrant worker in the Gulf is …
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DMW marks Migrant Workers Day
01 Jun 2025 19:26 GMT
… our OFWs," said Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac.
… , DMW Regional Offices and Migrant Workers Offices have prepared several activities … weeklong celebration will culminate on Migrant Workers' Day on June … with the Commission on Human Rights.
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Rep. Balint responds to criticism of 'crude' remark in town hall meeting
07 Jun 2025 18:01 GMT
… up in immigration and migrant labor," Balint told the … an immoral violation of fundamental human rights," Balint said in … up in immigration and migrant labor," Balint told the … an immoral violation of fundamental human rights," Balint said in …
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OFWs assured of govt backing
07 Jun 2025 16:18 GMT
… rooted in us, Filipinos," Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said … June 7, Migrant Workers' Day was established under the Migrant Workers and Overseas … understanding with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).
In a separate statement …
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Why so many Thai nationals are among the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza
07 Jun 2025 15:56 GMT
… bringing in large numbers of migrant workers after the 1987-93 Palestinian … Thai farm laborers work. A Human Rights Watch report in 2015 said … working abroad last year.
Thai migrant workers generally come from poorer regions …