Asian and Pacific Migration Journal
Volume 15, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 415-424

Working together for migrant's empowerment (Review)

Macabuag L.* , Dimaandal J.M.
  • a Migrant Forum in Asia, 59-B Malumanay Street, Quezon City 1104, Philippines
  • b Migrant Forum in Asia, 59-B Malumanay Street, Quezon City 1104, Philippines

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the experience of the Migrant: Forum in Asia (MFA), a network of migrant organizations in Asia, inbuildin, alliances with trade unions in the promotion of migrants' rights. MFA members have had different levels of engagement with trade unions in addressing migrant workers' issues. A more concerted approach to working with trade unions started in 2003. MFA's cooperation with trade unions in Indonesia and Singapore is highlighted in the paper.

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Index Keywords

Southeast Asia Singapore [Southeast Asia] trade union Eurasia Indonesia empowerment human rights migrant worker Asia
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DOI: 10.1177/011719680601500308
ISSN: 01171968
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English