Dve Domovini
Volume 32, 2010, Pages 151-167

Migrants in the labour market in Slovenia [Migranti na trgu dela v Sloveniji] (Article)

Pajnik M.* , Bajt V. , Herič S.
  • a Mirovni inštitut, Fakulteta za družbene vede, Univerza v Ljubljani, Metelkova 6, Kardeljeva ploščad 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • b Mirovni inštitut, Metelkova 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • c Mednarodnih razvojnih študij, Oddelek za okolje in upravljanje naravnih virov, Cape Town, 44 Wale Street, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract

Based on the analysis of policies that regulate employment and work of migrants, and assessing anti-crisis measures and social policies, the paper critically evaluates the position of migrants from "third countries" in Slovenia's labour market. We argue that current policies, which aim to protect the national labour market (from migrants), exacerbate the poor work and life conditions of migrants, who are faced with weak or no social protection, deskilling, language barriers and discrimination. The article offers recommendations for policy change in view of adaptability to actual needs of migrant men and women.

Author Keywords

Slovenia Labour market Migration for work Migrants from third countries Migration policies

Index Keywords

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80052865332&partnerID=40&md5=dcd402f9b9fccf7e11bbe5c5d513fc47
ISSN: 03536777
Cited by: 10
Original Language: English; Slovenian