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Beyond Numbers Versus Rights: Shifting the Parameters of Debate on Temporary Labour Migration

Date

2014

Authors

Catherine Dauvergne and Sarah Marsden

Abstract

This paper seeks to move beyond what Martin and Ruhs described as the numbers versus rights equation in temporary labour migration programs. We do this by examining the ideology of temporary labour migration. This ideology has three key elements: temporariness, labour markets and rights. The paper describes how these concepts obscure key features of temporary labour migration programs. The argument is developed by examining points of contrast between current programs in place in the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK. The paper concludes by demonstrating how unmasking the power imbalances of this ideology will lead to new policy directions.

Journal title

Journal of International Migration and Integration

Volume

15

Issue

3

Page numbers

525-545

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Economic sectors

General relevance - all sectors

Content types

Policy analysis

Target groups

Researchers

Geographical focuses

Canada, United States, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, British Columbia, Other provinces, Federal, Nova Scotia, and National relevance

Languages

English