The employment of migrant workers stabilized with strong resistance. The survey by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security shows that the impact of the global financial crisis has affected the employment of migrant workers, but not as much as expected.
By the end of last year in 2008, about 18 mln migrant workers have lost their jobs and gone back home due to the financial crisis. From the Spring Festival till now, their chances of re-employment have improved thanks to the increasing demand of enterprises.
About 96% of migrant farmers who lost jobs have found jobs in cities once again, the rest continue farming in rural areas. Some have established their own businesses, and others are still on the way to seek jobs.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security analyzes that the government's measures have played a significant role in this improvement. Extensive government investment has helped to boost the economy and also the employment of migrant workers.
In addition, migrant workers have persevered because of their experience in market competition and the guarantee of basic life from their land. As a result, they are very resilient to the financial crisis.
There are also changes in employment habits of migrant workers with the effects of expanding domestic demand.
First, the main destination of migrant workers has expanded from the Pearl River Delta to Yangtze River Delta and the Bohai Sea regions.
Second, domestic market oriented enterprises, especially those in infrastructure projects, have replaced export manufacturers as major employers of migrant workers.
Third, the workforce of countryside has transferred from migrant employment to self-established private enterprises which make full use of local resources.
By People's Daily Online
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