Are migrants coming to India to seek employment in domestic services?
Teresa Joseph: There are a lot of migrants in North-East India. They come mainly from Nepal, Bangladesh and Burma. Indian law prohibits us from acting on their behalf, so we limit ourselves to associating them with our activities. Employers are keen to employ migrants as they ask for even lower wages than the Indians. In some cases, Bangladeshi women gladly accept work for 100 rupees (17 euros) a month, provided it includes lodging and board, whereas Indian women usually ask for at least 1000 rupees a month. Anjali Shukla: The situation of foreign migrants is even worse than that of domestic migrants as they are generally undocumented and, even when they’re not, they are regularly harassed by the police and the authorities. Could you tell us about some major victories of your movement? Teresa Joseph: I am very proud of the increased bargaining power our members have gained. What’s more, the enrolment process strengthens their sense of dignity by providing them with a membership card wi
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