Dec 9th, 2008 · The tide of migrant Chinese workers is starting to show a permanent shift toward inland, non-factory jobs as the flagging economy continues to force manufacturing shutdowns. An influx of new, skilled labor combined with dwindling numbers of jobs is forcing laborers to return home.
Nov 21st, 2008 · The international economic turmoil is beginning to be felt in the oil-rich Persian Gulf states, where a massive building boom is being supported by migrant workers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Some wonder how the countries might handle large numbers of unemployed expatriate workers.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · Ireland's economy appears to be in recession. Part of the problem could be that housing prices have dropped dramatically. The hard times are hurting the Irish and migrants from Europe.
Aug 19th, 2008 · Summer vacation season is winding down, but desire to move to the beach or the mountains is running strong. An increasing number of people are translating that urge into a reality.
Jul 15th, 2008 · Hundreds of thousands of migrants worked in Spain during the housing boom. Now that the economy is slowing, many are jobless. Because they've been legalized, they are entitled to unemployment benefits. The Spanish government is now trying pay jobless foreigners to leave.
Jun 24th, 2008 · Immokalee, FL, is the largest center for migrant farmworkers on the East Coast. Juan Medina, a former agricultural worker, is part of a town effort to help the children of migrant farmworkers in school. His new tool is free laptops.
Jun 23rd, 2008 · In recent years, the number of rural and low-income South Korean men who have married foreign women has exploded. The government and civil society have responded by opening schools to help these "marriage migrants" learn to become South Koreans.
Jun 9th, 2008 · The Napa Valley Wine Auction raises about $10 million each year to help migrant workers. Many of those workers live in circumstances that are a stark contrast to the participants who pay up to $25,000 just to experience the weekend. Its promoters say the lavish gathering is one of the largest charity events in the country.