'Can't afford lost wages': India's voter roll revision is worrying migrant workers https://t.co/ps2nWVGZIc ...

RT Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner)Good Morning from Germany, which is a classic immigration country. Many industries would simply not function w/o migrant workers. More than half (54%) of employees in the hospitality sector have an immigration background, and in construction, it’s roughly one in two.Overall, immigrants now make up a quarter of Germany’s entire workforce. ...

Imagine [Applause] waking up in a tiny, overcrowded room, working 12-hour shifts under the scorching sun, and yet being invisible to the very city you helped build. Good evening, everyone. Today, I want to take a moment to talk about a community that plays an essential role in Singapore's success, but is often overlooked.The migrant workers. These are people who help build our skyscrapers, maintain our streets, and keep our city running. They come from countries such as Bangladesh, India, China, and the Phi ...

Fraud & Scam Overview - Scammers have been targeting vulnerable individuals seeking migrant care worker positions in the UK, exploiting the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) system [1][2] - Individuals are reportedly paying up to $20,000 (tens of thousands of pounds) for these COS documents [2] - Many prospective employees receive fake documents or nothing at all after payment [3] Regulatory & Law Enforcement Response - Action Fraud, a body of the City of London Police, assesses reported fraud cases and may pass them on to local police forces for investigation [3][4] - Over 300 cases of COS fraud were reported to Action Fraud last year, but no convictions have been found [4] Immigration Policy Changes - The Labor government has announced a significant overhaul of the immigration system, including halting overseas recruitment of migrant care workers [5] - This change signals that the Home Office has identified flaws in the COS system, leading to its termination [5] Justice & Impact on Victims - The announced changes offer little to no recourse for individuals who have already fallen victim to these scams [6]