In a case that exemplifies the problems that short term migrant workers in Australia face, Mr. Jessie Cayanan is still battling deportation and the prospective loss of thousands of dollars. While a demonstration in his support was recently held, and his local union, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, is supporting his case, the underlying problem is that he needs to find a job to be able to stay in Australia. Short term work visas are used by employers to recruit workers who will be more vulnerable to exploitation due to their lack of local knowledge, local support networks, and often limited knowledge of English. A petition is calling for justice for Jessie. Allowing short term workers the right to permanent residency will undermine employers’ ability to exploit these workers.
In a case that exemplifies the problems that short term migrant workers in Australia face, Mr. Jessie Cayanan is still battling deportation and the prospective loss of thousands of dollars. While a demonstration in his support was recently held, and his local union, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, is supporting his case, the underlying problem is that he needs to find a job to be able to stay in Australia. Short term work visas are used by employers to recruit workers who will be more vulnerable to exploitation due to their lack of local knowledge, local support networks, and often limited knowledge of English. A petition is calling for justice for Jessie. Allowing short term workers the right to permanent residency will undermine employers’ ability to exploit these workers.
