Bilateral Labor Agreements between the Philippines and Germany

Countries and areas:

Germany, Philippines

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 23: Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

Bilateral

Tags:

Labor Mobility, Legal Frameworks on Migration, Decent Work, Alternatives to Detention

Summary:

The governments of the Republic of the Philippines and the Federal Republic of Germany signed two new labor agreements to enhance partnerships for the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the healthcare industry and other professional services.

It ensures equality of treatment and social protection for migrant workers. The BLA also applies social dialogue by ensuring that inclusion of trade unions from both the countries of origin and destination (PSLINK/Philippines and Ver.di/Germany) in the oversight committee.

Link:

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1176167

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 2 Background Paper "Rights and Migration: working to ensure the health, safety, and rights of migrants"