Irish trade unions seek better deal for migrant nannies
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15:26 03/04/2006
The Irish government and trade unions have become involved in the plight of foreign nannies and domestic staff in Irish households regarding national pay increases and working conditions. New rules...
NZ may allow temporary visas for unskilled island workers
15:08 03/04/2006
The New Zealand government is considering a plan to open New Zealand temporarily to unskilled migrants for islanders so to protect the neighbouring Pacific Islands from economic ruin. Foreign...
Disgruntled UK health care workers heading overseas
15:04 03/04/2006
Figures published in several newspapers over the weekend suggest that up to 25,000 jobs in the UK's National Health System could be lost to further job cuts by the UK government, reported the Times...
Australian employers taught how to employ immigrant labour
14:20 31/03/2006
Some Australian employers are confused by terms and conditions of visas with which they can hire international students . This is especially true in country areas of Australia, where employers often...
Australia, Chile, sign work and holiday visa agreement
13:16 31/03/2006
Starting on 31 March, Chile and Australia have agreed on a work and holiday visa that will allow young people to work and travel for up to 12 months in the other country. Chile is the first Latin...
Study reveals immigrant labour needed in UK
17:50 30/03/2006
UK businesses are increasing their reliance on immigrant human resources in the labour force. Studies by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development reported that 85% of employers had...
