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Die Verfasser stellen ihre Erhebungen zu den Europäischen Arbeitsbedingungen (EWCS) in den Kontext der internationalen Politikberatung. Wie andere Konzepte internationaler politischer Institutionen - dargestellt werden die Instrumente der ILO, der UN-ECE/ILO/EUROSTAT, der WHO und der Europäischen Kommission im Kontext der EU2020-Strategie - sind auch die Messergebnisse des seit 1991 alle fünf Jahre erhobenen EWCS darauf ausgerichtet, sowohl allgemeine arbeitspolitische Trends als auch Rückwirkungen politischen Handelns aufzuzeigen. Exemplarisch vertieft werden einige Ergebnisse der 2010er EWCS-Welle. Der Beitrag bietet darüber hinaus nicht nur eine Übersicht über eine Vielzahl angewandter Konzeptionen und reichhaltiger Datenquellen, sondern auch Ansatzpunkte für neue und innovative Instrumente, einen "Europäischen Arbeitsklima Index" und eine "Erhebung der Globalen Arbeitsbedingungen". (ICE2)

► Working conditions are significantly related to health outcomes among older workers in Europe ► General health is correlated with the following work domains: physical environment, work intensity and skills and discretion ► Low job security and uncertain career prospects are associated with mental and behavioural disorders ► An increase in the legal retirement age can have adverse effects on workers' health and should be accompanied by policies aimed to benefit the most vulnerable workers and jobs

Malta is experiencing a strong economic growth which is attracting increasing numbers of foreign workers. This study investigates the working conditions experienced by Filipinos in Malta, the largest group of migrants from outside the European Union. Survey data collected from a sample of 317 Filipino workers was compared to the results of the Sixth European Working Conditions Survey. While most respondents experience positive work outcomes, a significant minority grapples with negative conditions and perceptions. Overall, the Filipino respondents in Malta appear to face more difficult working conditions than other migrants in Europe. Nearly half of the respondents report that their health or safety is at risk because of their work and over a fourth suffered from discrimination during the year leading to the research. A substantial minority of Filipinos work below their skill levels and more than 40 hours per week. About a third of the respondents are not satisfied with their working conditions, claim not to be treated fairly at work and do not find sufficient help and support from their managers and colleagues. This study indicates the need to take into consideration the realities of both the home and host countries when analyzing the working situation of migrants. It highlights the employment vulnerability of migrant Filipino workers in Malta, and points to an apparent structural deficiency in the Maltese society to protect them. ; peer-reviewed