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Employment and working conditions of migrant workers

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This report presents an overview of the employment and working conditions of migrant workers in the European Union. In most countries, migrant workers have higher unemployment rates and, when in employment, tend to be segregated in unskilled occupations and exposed to higher risks of over-qualification. Moreover, they experience considerable job insecurity, and the sectors and occupations where they are employed are characterised by less advantageous working conditions. Overall, women and young migrants are particularly vulnerable. Although there is increasing awareness of the crucial role played by migrant workers in the economic growth of countries, greater attention needs to be paid to their employment and working conditions.


Objectives and structure of report

Inflow of foreign nationals

Labour market integration of migrants

Working conditions of migrant workers

Commentary

References and further information

Annex 1 Summary of labour market and policy issues related to immigration

Annex 2 Sources used in EWCO national reports


Page last updated: 13 November, 2007
About this document
  • ID: TN0701038S
  • Author: Maurizio Ambrosini and Carlo Barone
  • Institution: Università degli Studi di Milano
  • Country: EU Level
  • Language: EN
  • Publication date: 31-05-2007