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But they often earn less even when working at the same job . A study in the
Federal Republic of Germany in 1986 found that the average hourly wage for
immigrants was 10 per cent lower than that of German nationals . In Germany , as
...
But they often earn less even when working at the same job . A study in the
Federal Republic of Germany in 1986 found that the average hourly wage for
immigrants was 10 per cent lower than that of German nationals . In Germany , as
...
Page 109
In the Philippines a teacher earns around $ 100 per month while as a domestic
worker in Europe she would earn at least $ 300 per month . These wage
differentials can trigger complex international flows of domestic workers . In
Colombia , for ...
In the Philippines a teacher earns around $ 100 per month while as a domestic
worker in Europe she would earn at least $ 300 per month . These wage
differentials can trigger complex international flows of domestic workers . In
Colombia , for ...
Page 255
In other industries the levy is applied only to immigrant workers earning less than
a certain amount . ... They earn S $ 700 to S $ 800 per month , compared with S $
900 or more for local counterparts , but when the levy is taken into account , the ...
In other industries the levy is applied only to immigrant workers earning less than
a certain amount . ... They earn S $ 700 to S $ 800 per month , compared with S $
900 or more for local counterparts , but when the levy is taken into account , the ...
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