The planned introduction of migrant workers from India to Taiwan is to include a government-to-government (G2G) recruitment scheme, according to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries which was made public on Wednesday.
The MOU, which was initially signed on Feb. 16, states that the two sides would push forward a G2G recruitment scheme in addition to “existing recruitment channels.”
The two sides are to work to increase the number of sectors eligible for the G2G recruitment scheme pursuant to the laws and regulations of both nations, as well as establish a dedicated matchmaking unit for employers and job seekers, the MOU says.
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It says Taiwan has the right to determine how many Indian workers it would recruit and which sectors they would be allowed to work in.
Taiwanese labor rights and migrant worker groups have called for the recruitment of Indian workers to be carried out through a G2G program rather than the widely criticized brokerage system, which has seen many migrant workers charged hefty placement fees and monthly service fees by brokerage firms.
In addition, the MOU states that the two sides would work to simplify the paperwork involved in the recruitment process.
Priority would be given to workers who serve out their contracts and are looking to be rehired, the MOU says.
The Ministry of Labor delivered the MOU to the legislature on Wednesday after the Cabinet was notified of the document a day earlier.
Workforce Development Agency Cross-Border Workforce Affairs Center head Paul Su (蘇裕國) said that the agency hopes to hold a series of meetings to consult with academics, experts and relevant groups over any necessary understanding, preparatory work and accompanying measures associated with the introduction of Indian workers to the nation.
In this way, the agency hopes wider society would engage in discussions on the plan to recruit Indian workers, Su said.
The MOU provides a framework for the plan, but a formal announcement of India as a source of migrant workers would be made only after relevant regulations and protocols are put into place, he said.
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