Jobs are the lifeblood for national economies and family budgets. The search for economic opportunity often drives people to move around the globe. The most educated and highly skilled workers are in demand, and immigration policies often reflect that priority. Less skilled would-be immigrants, however, are often subject to tighter restrictions – even in nations where native citizens refuse to take on harvesting, construction, cleaning or other difficult tasks. Advanced technology reduces the need for labor; employers also rely on outsourcing, contract workers and the internet for digital work, including tax preparation, X-ray analysis or graphic design. Nations fiercely compete for jobs while multinational corporations reduce labor costs to increase profits.

Outsourcing at Crux of Boeing Strike

The union wants a chance to compete for company work and prevent delays
J. Lynn Lunsford
September 9, 2008

Globalization and Politics

Outsourcing, like all forms of globalization, ebbs and flows like the tides
Nayan Chanda
September 17, 2008

The Voice of Labor

As the US presidential election approaches, the state of the unions is strong
July 23, 2008

Healthy Dose of Capitalism?

Do injury, disease, and even death have to be acceptable risks of many jobs?
Fatemah Farag
November 7, 2003

Compulsory Insurance Scheme for Migrant Sri Lankan Workers in United Arab Emirates

Rights advanced for migrant workers from Sri Lanka
Meraj Rizvi
October 30, 2003