A Filipino trade unionist has highlighted the way that employment agencies and trade unions in Finland have co-operated to ensure good practice in the recruitment of nurses from overseas. By working together the social partners are able to deliver decent living and working conditions, home and host country cooperation, and employee integration, including language courses and comprehensive information on workers’ rights.
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Unions and agencies establish good practice on nurse recruitment
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