Date of Award

2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

Immigration policies on labor relations between employers and undocumented immigrants as employees is a historical issue that draws attention from academics and policymakers alike. This research proposal strives to explore how immigration policies influence labor market relations in Austin, Texas, with a particular focus on reducing the exploitation of undocumented immigrants. The study will employ a mixed methods approach that entails qualitative and quantitative data. In collecting qualitative data, key online surveys will be utilized. The survey data will be quantitatively analyzed through SPSS software. In analyzing and transcribing the qualitative data, thematic analysis will be used. A comparison and integration of emerging trends and patterns from both quantitative and qualitative data will offer comprehensive insights into the impact of immigration policies on exploitative tendencies by employers of undocumented immigrant workers in the city of Austin. Relevant literature on immigration policies and exploitative labor markets will inform the study findings.

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