The Importance of Migrant Workers in the Construction Industry

Manufacturing, construction and low end service industries have long been staffed by many migrant work s. But the ability of these industries to absorb migrant workers has gradually weakened on grounds of work place safety. Several cities such as shanghai, tienjin and chen jen have in recent years issued orders to remove elderly migrant workers in the construction industry. The growing challenges faced by migrant workers forced many to flock to the gig economy.