Taiwan's population consists of over 700,000 migrant workers, a number so large it emphasizes their role in Taiwanese society. Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan. Watch the broadcast here：1204 NIA video news report－English
Taiwan Immigrants Global News Network presents weekly news to new immigrant audiences.
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News Focus (November 29 – December 5)
Multiple channels provided for migrant workers entering Taiwan to get the 2nd jab of vaccines
Migrant workers entering Taiwan who have not been fully vaccinated can set appointments for their second vaccine jab in Taiwan. Taiwan has been providing multiple channels to make vaccine administration convenient for migrant workers. (Read more: Multiple channels provided for migrant workers entering Taiwan to get the 2nd jab of vaccines)
‘Women Empowerment & Power of the heart’ acted by new immigrants in Tainan
The Family Education Center of Tainan City invited 3 new immigrants to shoot a video called ‘Women Empowerment & Power of the heart’ to enable new immigrants to share the experiences in Taiwan. (Read more: ‘Women Empowerment & Power of the heart’ acted by new immigrants in Tainan)
‘Speak Heart through Paintings – Picture book creation with linguistic pluralism’ convey new immigrants’ sincere emotions
The National Hsinchu Living Arts Center organized the ‘Speak Heart through Paintings – Picture book creation with linguistic pluralism’ event. The authors, illustrators, and consultants were invited to attend the event. (Read more: ‘Speak Heart through Paintings – Picture book creation with linguistic pluralism’ convey new immigrants’ sincere emotions)
From next year, overtime pay need to be paid for Day (Night) Working Hours
The Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced that the “Notes for Enterprise Units that Implement Day (Night) Working Schedules” will be implemented from January 1, 2022. The exceeded hours shall be included in the number of extended working hours and paid for overtime. Employers who violate the regulations can be fined from NTD20,000 to a maximum of NTD 1 million. (Read more: From next year, overtime pay need to be paid for Day (Night) Working Hours)
