...Migrant care workers are the backbone of health and long-term care systems worldwide, yet they face systemic exploitation, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions, according to a new report released today by UNI Global Union, “Migrant Care Workers: Building Worker Power and Promoting Rights.”

The report reveals that migrant workers are essential to addressing the global care crisis, driven by aging populations, chronic understaffing, and underinvestment, yet the very systems that rely on them are failing to protect them...

Drawing on a global survey of more than 1,000 migrant care workers across 80 countries, the findings paint a stark picture:

• 62% of migrant care workers are dissatisfied with their pay and benefits
• Over half report experiencing workplace discrimination
• Many face unsafe conditions, chronic understaffing, and harassment linked to their migration status

Across every stage of migration—from recruitment to employment—workers are exposed to risks including excessive recruitment fees, employer-tied visas, deskilling, and limited access to justice...