Migrant Workers
Definition
Migrant workers are individuals who move from one region or country to another in search of employment opportunities and better living conditions. They often leave their home countries due to economic factors or political instability.
Related terms
Immigration: The act of entering and settling in a foreign country with the intention of permanently residing there.
Labor Migration: The movement of people from one place to another specifically for employment purposes.
Push-Pull Factors: The factors that either push people away from their home country (such as poverty or lack of opportunity) or pull them towards another country (such as job availability or higher wages).
"Migrant Workers" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Human Geography
Practice Questions (1)
What was likely the intended audience for newspaper reports about migrant workers from Southern Europe moving North in the late 20th century?
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