• 한국비블리아학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.221-234
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• 2009

이 연구는 한국 유입 전 이주노동자들의 한국에 관한 정보인지도가 한국생활만족과 정보발신태도에 미치는 영향을 분석하는데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 문헌조사와 함께 부산 경남에 거주하고 있는 이주노동자들을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 조사 결과 한국에 관한 정보는 인력송출회사와 매체정보에 주로 의존하고 있었다. 유입전에 습득한 정보인지 중에서 '사회 경제정보인지' 요인이 높을수록 한국생활만족도는 높게 나타났으며, 한국생활만족에서는 '작업장환경만족' 요인이 높을수록 정보발신태도가 긍정적인 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 토대로 이주노동자들에게 필요한 양질의 정보제공과 정보경로의 다양화 등 정보정책 수립 방안을 제시하였다.

• 한국지역지리학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.40-53
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• 2008

이 연구는 국제결혼이주여성이 노동자에서 배우자, 어머니, 시민이라는 사회적 위치의 변화 과정에 따라 자신들의 정체성과 주체성도 달라지고 있음을 구미지역에 거주하는 8명의 이주여성을 대상으로 심층 인터뷰 방법으로 분석하였다. 본 연구는 이주여성들의 생애사적 체험을 토대로 개인적인 삶을 재구성하고 해석하는 과정을 중심으로 살펴보았다. 사례분석 결과, 이주여성들은 미혼여성노동자, 배우자, 어머니, 시민이라는 자신들이 처한 사회적 위치성에 따라 자신의 정체성이 유동되어짐을 보여주었다. 사회적 위치성은 이주라는 공간이동을 통하여 발생하는 새로운 영역과 사회적 관계를 동시에 보여준다. 본국의 과거성에서 출발하는 자신의 정체성은 정착국의 상황, 조건에 따라 변화하는 모습을 보이고 있었다. 결혼이주여성이 정책의 대상이나 매스컴의 대상으로 부각되면서 상대적으로 이주여성을 어려운 생활에 있는 피해자나 빈곤한 나라에서 온 무지한 자로 자신들을 상정하는 것에 결혼이주여성은 강한 거부감을 표시하였다. 이것은 주체적으로 선택한 국제결혼에 대한 이중적인 감정이 나타나고 있음을 보여준다. 그러나 정부정책으로 인한 결혼이민자가족지원센터라는 공간의 형성은 이들에게 집단적 여성주체로 설 수 있는 단초를 제공해 주었다. 그 결과 국제결혼이주여성을 결혼하기 위해 이주해 온 단일그룹으로서가 아닌 행위 주체로서의 이주여성들에 대한 다양하고 복잡한 상황들을 반영할 수 있는 연구들이 요구된다.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.113-137
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• 2009

이 연구의 목적은 국내 거주 이주민의 정보리터러시 실태를 파악하고 그들의 정보리터러시를 증진하는 방안을 제안하는 데 있다. 이를 위해 이 연구에서는 부산과 경남지역의 이주노동자와 결혼이주여성 415명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 그 결과, 전체적으로 이주민의 정보리터러시 수준은 기초적인 단계에 머물러 있었고, 특히 정보이용, 정보생산, 정보윤리, 정보통신기술 등의 분야들이 상대적으로 취약한 것으로 나타났다. 향후 이주민의 정보리터러시 역량 강화를 위해 정보활용교육과 한국어 교육에서의 효과적인 방안이 개발될 필요가 있다.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.164-176
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• 1998

This study deals with the current medical utilization for migrant workers and the characteristics of them. The purpose of this study is to provide the basic information to establish proper medical policy. For the study self-made questionnaire was used, which was answered by 453 migrant workers working in the area of manufacturing and non-technical work in 10 cities like Seoul, Inchon, Namyangju, Sungnam, Kwangju, Pyungchon, Kunpo, Kimpo, Masuk in Kyungki-do and Chunan in Chungchungnam-do. Besides, 303 medical records of those who had visited free medical check-up center were analyzed. The period of accumulating data is 6 months, from November 1st, 1996 to April 30th, 1997. The characteristics of migrant workers and current medical utilization are analyzed by percentage and the relation between characteristics and current medical utilization were analyzed using ${\chi}^2$-test, t-test, ANOVA. The finding of this study was as follows : 1) The number of nationality was 16. The first majority was Philippians as 32.0%. Among 16 nationalities Southeastern and Northern Asians were 48.9%, Southwestern Asian was 46.5%, the rest was 7.3%. Men were 81.0%, those who are aged from 26 to 30 were 39.0%, Graduatee from high school 92.7%, Christians 56.3%, unmarried 55.4% and salary from 600,000 Won to 800,000 Won 53.8% averaging monthly payment 669,810 Won. As for their residence, those who resided over 3 years were 31.9% and the illegal residence reached 77.4%. As for Korean language, those who speak in middle level were 5.6%. 2) As for kind of work and circumstances, manufacturing was 81.1%, 4 off-days per month 72.2% and 9-10 working hours per day 42.1%. As for accommodation, residence in fabric was 62.6% and one or two members as roommate 40.2%. 3) The characteristics of health behavior showed that 89.4% of migrant workers had 3 meals, 70.9% of them did not drink alcohol, 73.5% of them did not smoke. 4) As a characteristic of health status, 71.8% of them perceived of their health. 76.1% thought that they had no illness before coming Korea. Among them who recognized their illness, those who had problem in circulatory system was 35.3%, respiratory system ENT 19.1% and nervous system 19.1%.66.2% of those having illness had already had sickness when coming to Korea. 5) During last one month, 79.2% of them were known as ones having no illness. Among the sick, those who had problem in circulatory system was 31.6%, nervous system 23.7% and respiratory system 21.1%. 60.3% of the sick were not cured at that time. 6) Sorting the symptom of those who visited free medical check up, dental care was 24.2%, orthopedic 14.0% and digestive system 13.8%. Teethache was 34.4%, stomach problem 11.6%, upper respiratory inflammation 10.2% and back pain 5.9%. Averagely they visited free medical check up 1-2 times. According to symptom, epilepsy 25.5 times, heart and vascular disease 9 times, constipation 2.8%, neurosis 2.38 times and stomach problem 2.34 times. 7) The most frequently visited medical service by migrant workers was hospital. The most mentioned reason was good healing as 36.3%. The medical service satisfied migrant workers mostly was hospital as 64.3%. The reason of satisfaction was also good healing as 45.9%. 8) 77.2% of respondents did not spend money for medical check. Average monthly medical cost was 25,100 Won, 3.7% of income. Those who had no medical security was 73.4%. In their case, 67.7% got discount from hospital or support from working place and religious organization. 9) As for the difference of medical utilization according for the characteristics of migrant workers, legal workers and no-Korean speaker used hospital more frequently. 10) Those who were satisfied most of all with the service of hospital were female workers, hinduists and buddhists, legal workers or manufacture workers. 11) Christians, those who have 3 meals or recognize themselves as healthy ones mostly had no illness. As a result, the most of migrant workers in Korea are from Asia. They are good educated but are working in manufacturing and illegal. Their average income is under 700,000 Won which in not enough for medical cost. They have no medical security and medical fee is supported by religious organization or discounted. Considering these facts the medical policy by government is to be established.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.3-20
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physical and mental health status of foreign migrant workers in Korea, and to provide basic data for assessment of industrial Nurses, and to contribute to the improvement of their health status. There were 108 workers who participated in this study. They lived in Seoul and the capital region and the data were collected from 11th August to 23th, 1996. The C.M.I. was utilized for the study. The results obtained by this study were as follows: Digestive system and Inadequacy have the largest portion of the physical and mental illness respectively. With regard to physical and mental illness ac cording to the gender, the frequency of illness experienced by women was higher than men in Genitourinary system and Sensitivity. By ages, there were significant differences between those in their 20's and 30's and in their 40's, particularly Ears and Eyes system. There were significant differences in mental health illness according to educational levels. The middle school graduate group had more health ill ness than the group with higher than high school education in Anxiety. There were significant differences in the rate of job satisfaction. The dissatisfied group had more health illness in Eyes and Ears, Miscellaneous diseases, and Inadequacy. The lower the rate of working condition satisfaction, the higher the frequency rate of physical and mental health illness (Eyes and Ears, Musculoskeletal system, Nervous system, Frequency of illness, Habits, Total physical section, Inadequacy, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Tension, Total mental section) By the accessibility of health services, the group who has respond to difficult had more health illness in Frequency of illness, Anxiety, Anger, Tension and Total mental section. There were significant differences in the reason of difficulty of health services use concerning Eyes and Ears and Miscellaneous diseases. The most important factor to explain the satisfaction of job and working condition was the satisfaction for supervisor.

• 동남아시아연구
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.135-178
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• 2010

This study is to seek alternatives for regional governance related to transnational labor migration issues in Southeast Asia. This study examined the present situation and trends of labor migration in the region, reviewed involved transnational issues, and identified the current issues of governance to seek alternatives for regional governance. The increase in cross-border labor migration is no doubt a sign of growth and dynamism of the region and greater integration of their economies. But it also poses complex policy and management issues as well as transnational issues over such as unequal economic profits, illegal migration, human rights, and social security issues. In this reality, regional governance is a very important theme and the efforts to manage their migration inherently involve fundamental conflict and tension between related countries and regions. However, politics and governance of transnational migrant workers in Southeast Asia are still pursued at the national level. To resolve these issues, it is urgently required to secure not only collaboration between the parties concerned but also governance at the regional level. Findings of this study are: First, although labor migration has been a relatively long-time transnational issue, the history of addressing the issue at the regional governance is very short and still inceptive. Second, given its size, labor migration in Southeast Asia requires effective regional governance but no breakthrough was possible due to the conflict of interests between origin and destination countries and the conflict of logic between the labor market and the state. Third, the issue of labor migration is an important element for the formation of economic and socio-cultural communities the ASEAN countries have pursued. Fourth, it is urgently needed to seek alternatives for good and effective regional governance as a key to resolving these issues over migrant workers in Southeast Asia.

• 수완나부미
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.303-343
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• 2024

Globalization and the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the post-pandemic context continue to play a critical role in shaping the workforce of emerging countries. In Vietnam, evidence obtained during the pandemic revealed that the well-being of employees, especially migrant workers, was extremely poor due to both work and non-work factors. This paper examines the most significant factors that impact the well-being of workers employed by various FDI companies in two Vietnamese industrial parks. The survey evidence (n=200) shows that worker well-being is influenced by seven key factors categorized in three dimensions, namely material stressors, social stressors, and human stressors. A further qualitative analysis of 60 participants provides an understanding of the ways in which each factor affects workers' well-being and how elements of well-being in the Vietnamese context are different compared with other countries. Low salaries, lack of social support, work-life imbalance due to job demands, and the interplay between these three determinants significantly affect the overall well-being of workers. In the current business climate, it is important to have well-targeted policies that encourage high-tech investments as well as persuade domestic firms to address low salaries and economic migration. To manage valuable human resources and keep competitive advantages, foreign firms need to authentically implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives focusing on workers' benefits, especially providing workforce housing. This will bring about win-win outcomes of improved employee well-being and business sustainability.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.135-147
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• 2014

외국인근로자의 임금을 둘러싸고 그동안 균등대우와 합리적 차별문제를 부분적으로 다루어져 왔다. 또한 외국인근로자라는 측면에서 생산성논의와 함께 합리적 차별의 문제가 논의되기는 하였으나 극히 제한적이었다. 외국인근로자에 대한 최저임금적용 제외를 계속하여 경영계로부터 주장이 되어 오고 있다. 내국인 근로자와 달리 외국인근로자는 고용허가를 받아 비교적 제한된 장소, 제한된 기간 동안 임금을 목적으로 근로를 제공하는 지위에 있다는 점에서 임금을 둘러싼 법과 현실과의 괴리되어 있는 점을 확인할 수 있다. 이것은 임금을 둘러싼 고용주와 근로자의 고충과 갈등으로 표출되어 나타나고 있다. 그동안 임금에 관한 균등대우 등에 부분적으로 연구는 있어왔지만 명확하게 논의가 정리되었다고 보기는 어렵다. 물론 이 연구에서도 이와 관련하여 연구의 한계성은 있을 수밖에 없을 것이다. 이 논문에서는 고용허가제 이후 임금을 둘러싼 실태와 고용주와 외국인근로자의 고충과 갈등요인을 살펴보고 임금관련 법제도적 개선방안을 제시하고자 하였다.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제24권6_2호
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• pp.781-786
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• 2021

Korean domestic workers are trend to avoid harmful and dangerous jobs calls 3D work due to the poor working conditions. Therefore, the incoming population of foreign workers is increasing to fulfill the required labor force. Mostly these foreign workers are placed in small and medium-size industries. As work that induces musculoskeletal disorders(WMSD) is equally exposed to domestic workers as well as foreign workers, this study attempted to investigate the work burdened by musculoskeletal disorders and derive improvement measures by understanding the actual conditions of the worksites of foreign workers. The result of this investigation defines that the possibility of developing musculoskeletal disorders is very high in the environment in which more than 40% of the respondents work with heavy objects and repetitive work of wrists and elbows. To prevent the symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among foreign workers, three measures were proposed. To reduce the mandatory check-up period of WMSD under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, to revise the employment permit system, and to enhance the practical help of EPS education. Safety and health management of foreign workers is becoming an essential task not only for securing a workforce but also for the national image. Personal and economic losses at the national level should be minimized through policy support such as financial support for small and medium-sized businesses in Korea and supplementation of legal systems for the protection of foreign workers.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.96-101
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• 2024

Background: Silicosis among workers who fabricate engineered stone products in micro or small-sized enterprises (MSEs) was reported from several countries. Workplace exposure data of these workers at high risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust are limited. Methods: We surveyed workers performing cutting, shaping and polishing tasks at 6 engineered stone fabricating MSEs in Sydney, Australia prior to regulatory intervention. Personal exposure to airborne RCS dust in 34 workers was measured, work practices were observed using a checklist and worker demography recorded. Results: Personal respirable dust measurements showed exposures above the Australian workplace exposure standard (WES) of 0.1 mg/m³ TWA-8 hours for RCS in 85% of workers who performed dry tasks and amongst 71% using water-fed tools. Dust exposure controls were inadequate with ineffective ventilation and inappropriate respiratory protection. All 34 workers sampled were identified as overseas-born migrants, mostly from three linguistic groups. Conclusions: Workplace exposure data from this survey showed that workers in engineered stone fabricating MSEs were exposed to RCS dust levels which may be associated with a high risk of developing silicosis. The survey findings were useful to inform a comprehensive regulatory intervention program involving diverse hazard communication tools and enforcing improved exposure controls. We conclude that modest occupational hygiene surveys in MSEs, with attention to workers' demographic factors can influence the effectiveness of intervention programs. Occupational health practitioners should address these potential determinants of hazardous exposures in their workplace surveys to prevent illness such as silicosis in vulnerable workers.