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In small towns across rural Australia, migrant workers are quietly solving critical workforce shortages that threaten to close essential services. Their arrival is breathing new life into aging communities that couldn't find local workers to fill vital roles.
After being fired for speaking up about unpaid wages, Samuel Zuluaga finally got justice with help from advocates. Now thousands more temporary visa holders in New South Wales will have a safe place to turn when facing workplace exploitation.
China just removed a major barrier that kept hundreds of millions of workers from accessing healthcare and benefits where they actually live. For 357 million migrant workers, this could be life-changing.
Thailand's business leaders are pushing to welcome more migrant workers, betting that easier work permits will fuel the country's thriving tech sector and strengthen manufacturing. The move comes as the nation posted its strongest investment growth in 11 years.
At the UN's International Migration Review Forum, Bangladesh's minister championed the dignity of millions of migrant workers worldwide. His message was clear: workers deserve rights, not just paychecks.
Nearly 4 million immigrant workers drive Texas' economy forward, contributing over $225 billion in personal income each year while making up a quarter of the state's entire workforce. A new report reveals how deeply woven these workers are into the fabric of Texas communities, from construction sites to family dinner tables.
A Bangladeshi migrant worker lost for nearly three decades in a Malaysian jungle reunited with his family after fellow migrants found him and brought him to safety. The emotional homecoming ends a 27-year search that began when Amir Hossain Talukdar stopped contacting his family in 1999.
Migrant workers from Assam and West Bengal are leaving their jobs in Kerala to return home and exercise their right to vote in state elections. Their commitment to democracy is inspiring businesses to adapt while they're away.
When a massive fire destroyed 300 homes in Lucknow's Vikas Nagar on April 15, leaving 1,000 migrant workers with nothing, a local foundation stepped in with food, supplies, and hope. The Madad Karona Foundation is now delivering ration kits and rebuilding essentials to families who lost everything in hours.
Hundreds of domestic workers arrived early Sunday morning at Hong Kong Disneyland, some dressed as favorite Disney characters, after receiving free tickets as a thank you for their service. The Li Ka Shing Foundation and the park distributed 5,000 tickets to migrant workers from six countries.
After a Thai worker was injured on the job, South Korean officials confirmed he'll receive the same workplace protections as citizens, even though he overstayed his visa. The president himself called for justice, showing how one man's injury sparked a nationwide commitment to fairness.
India just made cooking fuel more accessible to millions of migrant workers who lack regular gas connections. The government doubled daily quotas of affordable 5-kg LPG cylinders as part of efforts to protect households during regional supply disruptions.
Nearly one in four Houston residents is foreign-born, and they're not just living there—they're building it. New data reveals how immigrant workers are driving explosive growth across every major industry in America's fourth-largest city.
A new study of 62 developing countries found that money sent home by workers abroad significantly reduces poverty at every level measured. When families receive these payments, they move from survival to stability.
Cem Özdemir just made history as Germany's first state premier with Turkish roots, leading Baden-Württemberg after decades of breaking barriers. The son of 1960s immigrant workers rose from preschool teacher to the top job in one of Germany's most prosperous states.
Migrant workers from India's poorest states are building better futures in Kerala's lush tea plantations, earning triple their home wages while finding beauty and purpose in their work. One young graduate turned his botany degree into a passion for harvesting in "God's own country."
Two artists in India are transforming stories of displaced workers and demolished gardens into stunning art that honors the forgotten people who build our cities. Their exhibition shows how destruction can become remembrance.
A New Zealand business owner who exploited a migrant worker for three years has been fined $33,000, with part of the money going directly to the worker. The case shows the country's labour protection system is working to defend vulnerable employees and hold employers accountable. ---
A Malaysian digital platform is bringing secure banking services to thousands of unbanked blue-collar workers who've been locked out of the formal financial system. The tech partnership is making payday safer and sending money home easier for migrant workers across Southeast Asia.
A new weekly express train now connects India's Thanjavur Delta region directly to Kolkata and the gateway to Darjeeling for the first time. Thousands of migrant workers and tourists can now travel home or explore heritage sites without complicated transfers.