Migrant Workers in Pacific Asia

Migration of Workers in Pacific Asia in the 1980s

The migration of workers to the high growth countries in Pacific Asia in the 1980s was a new phenomenon in these countries. As such, the host governments did not have in place adequate housing, social security, and legal protection, but the tight controls following the financial crisis have pushed these issues to the back burner.

Debates and Controversies

This volume discusses the debates and controversies surrounding this issue in Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and China.