Breaking barriers: the labour market position of Sub-Saharan Africans in the Netherlands
doctoral thesis
Sub-Saharan African immigrants face persistent employment disadvantages, yet there is convergence in hourly wages and contract tenure between natives and the immigrant group. This study underscores the importance of considering legal status and institutional factors, as a simple focus on human capital is insufficient. Legal
status and union actions play a crucial role in labour market integration, particularly in sectors like cleaning, where collective agreements have led to positive outcomes. This research highlights the need for policies that enforce ‘equal pay for equal work’ through collective labour agreements and minimum wages. Universal policies with favourable consequences for everyone enhance manageability in fighting against disadvantage and exclusion. The Dutch labour market presents significant entry barriers, akin to a fortified castle. Legal status is a critical factor in labour market access, and policy attention is required to address hindrances such as prolonged asylum procedures and foreign diploma recognition. In essence, breaking barriers involves navigating complex policies and regulations governing entry into the Dutch labour market. Institutions play a key role in facilitating migrants’ integration and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
status and union actions play a crucial role in labour market integration, particularly in sectors like cleaning, where collective agreements have led to positive outcomes. This research highlights the need for policies that enforce ‘equal pay for equal work’ through collective labour agreements and minimum wages. Universal policies with favourable consequences for everyone enhance manageability in fighting against disadvantage and exclusion. The Dutch labour market presents significant entry barriers, akin to a fortified castle. Legal status is a critical factor in labour market access, and policy attention is required to address hindrances such as prolonged asylum procedures and foreign diploma recognition. In essence, breaking barriers involves navigating complex policies and regulations governing entry into the Dutch labour market. Institutions play a key role in facilitating migrants’ integration and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
TNO Identifier
1001663
ISBN
978-94-93391-28-4
Publisher
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Collation
189 p.
Place of publication
Amsterdam