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Employing Foreign Workers In Sweden Construction Sector

Aulin, Radhlinah LU orcid and Hansson, Bengt LU (2008) Annual Meeting of the Ergonomics-Society p.215-220
Abstract
The enlargement of the European Union provides opportunities for members to be mobile in seeking various forms of permanent and non-permanent employment, particularly temporary work and contract labour. These changing conditions require quick reactions, overcoming soft issues such as language barriers and coping with culture clashes and political issues that could create problems for the worker. While the influx of foreign workers may bring much needed skills and meet the labour demands of the sector, the existence of an irregular workforce can have an impact on labour market conditions, local economy and health and safety measures. Currently, the use of foreign workers and contractors on construction sites has been identified as one of... (More)
The enlargement of the European Union provides opportunities for members to be mobile in seeking various forms of permanent and non-permanent employment, particularly temporary work and contract labour. These changing conditions require quick reactions, overcoming soft issues such as language barriers and coping with culture clashes and political issues that could create problems for the worker. While the influx of foreign workers may bring much needed skills and meet the labour demands of the sector, the existence of an irregular workforce can have an impact on labour market conditions, local economy and health and safety measures. Currently, the use of foreign workers and contractors on construction sites has been identified as one of the major issues confronting clients, employers and unions. This paper will present the benefits and disadvantages of employing foreign workers and contractors in the Swedish construction sector and why the need to examine their working environment. (Less)
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Contemporary Ergonomics 2008
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215 - 220
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Taylor & Francis
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Annual Meeting of the Ergonomics-Society
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  author       = {{Aulin, Radhlinah and Hansson, Bengt}},
  booktitle    = {{Contemporary Ergonomics 2008}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{215--220}},
  publisher    = {{Taylor & Francis}},
  title        = {{Employing Foreign Workers In Sweden Construction Sector}},
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  year         = {{2008}},
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