Economic refugees are struggling to feed self and a family. Guest workers are described on Page 357 as those invited to a country to perform certain types of work. Illegal employees are common in most countries today. Most illegal employees take jobs native workers do not seek. Cultural Influences in the Labor Force.
Many countries have issues impacting the local labor force that have a cultural base.
Examples would include how the local labor force deals with female, minority and child laborers. The maquiladora industry flourishes on the Mexico-US border. The global economy has intensified competition among producers. Corporate shareholders continually expect to maximize their return on investment. Fortune 500 companies are continually seeking additional markets for their products.