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Job Insecurity: A Comparative Analysis between Migrant and Native Workers in Australia.
Xiaomin Liu1,2, Steven J Bowe3, Allison Milner4
1Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health & Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia. xiaominl@deakin.edu.au.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 31, 2019
Summary
Migrant workers, particularly from non-English speaking countries, face higher job insecurity. However, education level unexpectedly modifies this disparity, with highly educated migrants experiencing persistent insecurity.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Labor Economics
Background:
- Job insecurity is a significant, modifiable risk factor impacting health outcomes.
- Exposure to job insecurity is known to vary across different population demographics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate variations in job insecurity exposure based on migrant status.
- To examine how gender, age, education, and occupational skill level modify these differences.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey (Wave 14).
- Defined exposure by country of birth, dominant language, and years since arrival.
- Employed linear regression analysis, adjusting for demographic and occupational factors, and tested for effect modification.
Main Results:
- Migrant workers, especially those from non-English speaking countries, reported higher job insecurity than Australia-born workers.
- These disparities diminished after 11 or more years in Australia.
- Educational attainment significantly modified the relationship, with higher education linked to increased and persistent job insecurity disparities for non-English speaking country-born migrants.
Conclusions:
- Job insecurity among migrants is influenced by country of birth, language, and duration of stay.
- Educational attainment plays a complex role, potentially exacerbating job insecurity for highly educated migrants.
- Targeted language support and anti-discrimination measures are crucial for successful migrant integration into the Australian labor market.
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