Welfare Marginalization and the Care Work Sector
It is estimated that there are 50 to 100 million care workers in the EU. The vast majority of these are undocumented, are not eligible for maternity allowance,are paid less than minimum wage, and work longer hours than allowed. At the same time, welfare benefits have been marginalized, and devastating consequences to the public economy […]
Characteristics of Migrant Women in the Care Sector
In this paper the scholar examines in detail the characteristics of the care sector in Greece, the role of migrant women, and discriminations of gender and national origin. The sector of care in Greece is extremely large, as 41.9% of people over the age of 75 years old are receiving care services from non-relatives. More […]
Case Study of Gabriela
The study analyzes the prevailing conditions in the care sector by narrating the “passion” of Gabriela, a Moldavian accountant who took the decision to expatriate on her own due to the collapse of the USSR. This study not only raises public awareness of the agony an immigrant brings from the country of origin, but also […]
The Position of Female Immigrants in Society and the Labour Market
The National School of Local Government has published an informative manual intended to educate readers about the role of women immigrants in today’s society and labour market. The manual examines the migratory phenomenon in Greece, the characteristics of and attitudes against women migrants,and available professional opportunities, together with good practices examples which will help to […]
Manual for the Successful Integration of Migrants
A handbook with informative material on how to foster immigrational integration, especially designed for consultants, educators, or other officials. This handbook raises awareness of labour exploitation, contains best practices to reinforce and mobilize migrants to enter the formal labor market by furthering their education, and explains legal information about the path for the acquisition of […]
