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International Labor and Migration Rules

By: Anny Hu, Erika Lu, Jennifer Yao

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Why is this a global issue?

★ migrant workers are discriminated against

★ impacts the world economy

Migrant workers were buried underground when working.

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What is being done?

★ International Labor Organization (ILO) tries to help migrant workers

★ governments set up barriers

average salary of migrant workers in China

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Discussion - Ayis

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Statistics

★ 20 million migrant workers lost their job last year

★ 30% of Shanghai’s population is migrant workers

★ ratio of migrant workers increased from 2005

★ Shanghai’s minimum wage: 960RMB/month, about $5 a day

★ some work up to 16 hours every day

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Why did we choose this topic?

★ too many migrant workers in Shanghai with poor living standards

Temperature: 40°F

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Interview of Migrant Worker in Shanghai -

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What organization is working on this issue?

★ Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)

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Their mission

★ assist immigrants and refugees with settlement and integration issues

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Things we like about OCISO

★ work with other organizations★ help in many ways★ provide free lessons to learn English

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Baseball Review! :D

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Directions

★ split into 2 teams★ one team randomly picks a card★ answer the question to move up 2 bases★ the group with the most home runs

wins!!!

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Our organization★we are called For The Workers! (FTW)

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Why are we doing this?

★ work up to 16 hours a day★ mistreated★ poor living conditions

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Why should people be informed?

★ large influence on many people★ consumers are ignorant of the cheap

labor that produces the items they buy

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Short-term Plan

★ raise awareness★ target factories★ reach out to

migrant workers

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Organization

★ The China Labor Organization Secretary Department

Address: No.3-7,Lane 839, North Chengdu Road

Tel: (86-21)62157732

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Long-term Plan

★ get information to reach those of higher political power

★ pressure Chinese government

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Action Plan Timeline

Already done:★took pictures★helped as individuals★informed others of issue

In the future:★monthly activities ★make websites★get volunteers

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Video

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Wiki

★ http://global-issues09.wikispaces.com/Hum1+Group6

★ photos★ videos★ background info★ action plan★ about us

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Why is this important?

★ if solved, millions will have better lives

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Why should you help?

★ solving this issue will change the world!

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What will happen...

I HELPED! :D

I didn’t...T_T

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Works Cited★ http://canada.metropolis.net/research-policy/cities/Ottawa/image

s/ociso_logo.jpg

★ http://www.bradfitzpatrick.com/stock_illustration/images-new/sports/baseball-logo-team-01.gif

★ http://www.bradfitzpatrick.com/weblog/wp-images/my_art/fullcolor/Cartoon-Baseball-Art-Icons.gif

★ http://grad.physics.sunysb.edu/~pottorf/clipart/proud.gif

★ http://dclips.fundraw.com/zobo500dir/cat_sad_christian_brandt_01.jpg

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★ http://www.zj.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2007-08/22/xin_140804220942453122523.jpg

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Works Cited cont.★ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcbZMU__X4s

★ http://www.crla.org/

★ http://www.ociso.org/

★ http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-02/03/content_10757468.htm

★ http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/article/2009/200902/20090202/article_389614.htm

★ http://slowboattochina.aminus3.com/image/2008-11-18.html

★ http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2008/03/25/afx4814132.html

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Works Cited cont.★ http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/01Sk032gqt9Nc/610x.jpg

★ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20080207/0013729e4ad909150f3c0d.jpg

★ http://www.chinasmack.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/china-shanghai-chongming-poor-migrant-worker-children-life-01.jpg

★ http://image.phototime.cn/image1/middle/24407/81/C06207007.jpg

★ http://img.xsnet.cn/20060803/2424_1154583055_0.jpg

★ http://chinaperspectives.revues.org/docannexe/image/456/img-2-small461.jpg

★ http://qtnews.zjol.com.cn/webadmin/UploadFiles/2008-2/200822595058734.jpg

★ http://www.zglh.gov.cn/Files/img/2006-12/26/0612261117448723.jpg

★ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/en/doc/2004-01/16/xinsrc_3261f47cc38e463f816f56a89acdb84a_17p1-2.jpg