Proceedings of the 2021 4th International Conference on Humanities Education and Social Sciences (ICHESS 2021)

The Issue of Human Rights of Migrant Workers in Multinational Corporations

An Answer from the Global Governance System

Authors
Xinruo Guo1, a,*, , Tianxiao Lu2, b, *, , Tengfei Wang3, c, *, , Dianchen Yang4, d, *,
1Jining Confucius International School
2Malvern College Qingdao
3Luoyang Normal University
4Beijing Institute of Technology

These authors contributed equally.

*Corresponding author. Email: axinruo.guo0613@outlook.com
Corresponding Authors
Xinruo Guo, Tianxiao Lu, Tengfei Wang, Dianchen Yang
Available Online 24 December 2021.
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.211220.355How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Multinational Enterprise (MNE); Migrant Workers; Human Right; Regulation; Global Governance System
Abstract

This essay aims to explore the problems related to the human rights of migrant workers in Multinational Enterprises and give practicable solutions using a cross disciplinary approach by integrating previous and present international situations with future trend of development of the legal system and the economy. Through analysing and discussing the literature review of several laws and conventions promulgated by the United Nations and the International Labour Organisation, the root causes of exploitation and discrimination have been discussed including low status of migrant workers, different cultures, and language barriers, which can be exacerbated by inadequately operated MNEs. With specific case studies of Walmart and McDonald, more detailed explanations in terms of states, MNEs and migrant workers themselves are given accompanied by the current situation of these workers as well as the effectiveness of existing ways to protect their rights. Finally, the feasible solution is produced by researching global governance system covering its definition, the advantages and disadvantages of “Top-Down” governance path and the“Bottom-Up” approach to governance with analysis in depth. The conclusion that the “bottom-up” “tripartite negotiation” mode can be adopted in the governance of migrant workers’ human rights in MNEs is reached.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2021 4th International Conference on Humanities Education and Social Sciences (ICHESS 2021)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
24 December 2021
ISBN
978-94-6239-495-7
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.211220.355How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.
Open Access
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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AU  - Xinruo Guo
AU  - Tianxiao Lu
AU  - Tengfei Wang
AU  - Dianchen Yang
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