Changes in work life and job opportunities have been among the most visible aspects of globalization. Highly skilled, educated people are sought after by countries from Singapore to the United States, and immigration policies often reflect that priority. Less skilled would-be immigrants, however, are often subject to tighter restrictions - even in places where native citizens are unwilling to accept manual labor jobs. In addition, many in the industrialized countries - especially in the manufacturing sector - resent losing their jobs when their employer decides to move operations overseas where labor is cheaper. The following articles have been assembled to shed light on these and other related issues.

Vietnam Is the New China: Globalization's Victors Hunt for the Next Low-Wage Country Alexander Jung and Wieland Wagner Spiegel Online, 16 May 2008 Shrugging about manufacturing companies relocating, China signals intention to compete in advanced sectors

People of Faith Seek New Dialogue on Immigration People of Faith Seek New Dialogue on Immigration Jim Wallis The San Francisco Chronicle, 9 May 2008 A crackdown on illegal immigration fails to assist US workers and draws sympathy for immigrants

Immigration Issues End a Pennsylvania Grower’s Season Paul Vitello The New York Times, 9 May 2008 Politics frighten workers and put some growers out of business

Debt Collection Done From India Appeals to US Agencies Heather Timmons The New York Times, 2 May 2008 Polite calls and specific advice convince debtors to pay their bills

Globalization Pushes More Women Into Informal Economy Ama Achiaa Amankwah allAfrica.com, 28 April 2008 A lack of employment opportunities and workers’ rights pervade sub-Saharan African states

America for Sale: 2 Outcomes When Foreigners Buy Factories Peter S. Goodman The New York Times, 16 April 2008 Worries can produce opportunity

IT Workers on the Move With Globalization Anthony P. D’Costa YaleGlobal, 9 April 2008 Emigration of technology workers from developing countries no longer seen as brain drain

Why Africa Must Make Health Spending a Priority Helen Nyambura-Mwaura Reuters, 4 April 2008 Spending on health care reflects a society’s respect for the skill

Labor Pains in the Middle East The Economist, 1 April 2008 Oil money can’t hide the shortcomings of unsustainable economies throughout the Middle East

World Banker and His Cash Return Home Jason DeParle The New York Times, 24 March 2008 Money earned in one part of the world can alleviate distant poverty

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