Canadian construction industry looking overseas for skilled labour
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16:02 12/04/2006
Canada is experiencing a 32 year low in unemployment. There are now labour shortfalls occuring in certain sectors. The construction industry is suffering huge skilled labour shortages, especially in...
Half a million protesters in US rally for illegal immigrant rights
13:40 10/04/2006
Up to half a million Hispanics and their supporters poured onto the streets of Dallas April 9, to rally for the rights of immigrants as Democrats and Republicans remain at "logger-heads" over the...
Irish trade unions seek better deal for migrant nannies
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...
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...
16 jobs added to Australia's skilled migrant program
19:37 29/03/2006
As part of its ongoing commitment to targeting the Migration Program to the skill needs of Australian industry, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, and...
