Ministry of Labor

Unreasonable Working Conditions for Migrant Fishermen in Taiwan

2015/08/24 • Kenzo

There are employers that take NT$ 5,000 (approximately US$ 151) each month out of the fishermen's salary as boarding and food costs. With agencies also cutting unreasonable payments, the workers are left with almost nothing.

Over 80 Percent Taiwanese are Satisfied with Their Current Living Conditions

2015/08/13 • Yang

Many workers face problems such as low wages, long working hours, poor working conditions and so on, therefore the satisfaction rate of Ma's government reaching a peak seems odd.

Work Permit Application Procedure to be Simplified for Overseas Chinese Students

2015/07/16 • Shih Yuan

The Ministry of Labor believes overseas Chinese students who choose to stay and work in Taiwan have work-related knowledge, foreign language skills and other professional competence. They are also familiar with their own countries and the Taiwanese society, which complements Taiwanese college graduates.

Vietnamese Fishers and Caretakers Granted Permission to Work in Taiwan

2015/07/15 • 阿Ken

If authorities keep ignoring the profession and social status of blue-collar workers, this new policy will only relieve the problems temporarily and cause more harm in the future.