Migration Basics
A person who moves from one country to another to live or work is called a _____.
What is a migrant
A migrant works full-time but is paid below minimum wage. Is this considered “decent work”?
What is No?
A country offers free language and job placement programs for migrants. Fair or Not fair?
Fair.
The Philippines has millions of citizens working abroad who send money back home. What do we call them?
What are OFW's?
A migrant has a university degree but is forced to work a low-skilled job because their credentials are not recognized. What kind of barrier is this?
What is a structural or institutional barrier?
Two workers do the same job, but the migrant worker is paid less because they are working temporarily. Fair or Not Fair?
Not Fair
Why do many people migrate? Name one reason.
Better job opportunities, Higher salary, Safety, Education, Family reunification
A country’s economy is growing fast, but most of the new jobs are temporary, low-paying and unstable. Is this aligned with SDG 8? Why or why not?
What is No? Because SDG 8 promotes decent and sustainable work, not just any job.
A country’s GDP increases, but income inequality also increases. Fair or Not Fair in terms of development?
Not Fair.