David Mitchell Obituary

"Mr. David Mitchell, 66, of Greensboro, unexpectedly departed from this life on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
A memorial service, celebrating his life, will be held at a later date, which will be announced in next Sunday's (March 28th) edition of the Greensboro News and Record.
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Riley Franklin Mitchell and Adeline Koller Mitchell, David was a professor at UNCG. He was dearly loved by his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, step-father, and grandfather, who will also be greatly missed by his many good friends and students at UNCG.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 16 years, Ann, of the home; her sons, Dan and Matthew Benner; daughter, Becky Dezern and her husband Ed; grandchildren, Shae, Kayla, Mariah, Chris, Brenna, Alina, and Tara; sisters, Donna Warrington and her husband Tom and Jan Gunderson and her husband Roger; nephews, Hans Doores and Jason Gunderson; aunt Eunice Mitchell; cousins Charlotte Mitchell Smith and Tom Mitchell; sister-in-law Susan Yoakum and her family; and his former wife, Sandra Mitchell.
Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel has the honor of assisting the Mitchell family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhvanstory.com."

PIA Information Services - Philippine Information Agency

PIA Information Services - Philippine Information Agency: "The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), on the other hand, anticipates that work prospects for Filipino overseas workers will continue to be favorable, given the expected opening of new job markets and more opportunities for better-paying work in the next five (5) to 10 years."

"Impact of Global Downturn on Filipina Factory Workers"

Linda Arnold Carlisle Faculty Research Grant Presentation at UNCG

Impact of Global Downturn on Filipina Factory Workers on Prezi

OFW problem poses major challenge for next president - Special Reports - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

OFW problem poses major challenge for next president - Special Reports - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News: "They may have brought home the bacon – $17 billion in 2009 or over 10 times bigger than last year's expected foreign direct investment – but more than an economic force, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have evolved into a social phenomenon that the country’s next president needs to resolve decisively."

Fewer jobs for Taiwan OFWs sans RP trade pact 02/11/2010 | 07:48 PM | OFW - Overseas Filipino News

Fewer jobs for Taiwan OFWs sans RP trade pact 02/11/2010 | 07:48 PM | OFW - Overseas Filipino News

If the Philippines fails to take swift action, Taiwan locators that would have established operations in the Philippines may be prompted to move to mainland China due to ECFA’s “magnetized effect.”

“Worse, many overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan will soon be out of jobs as Taiwan factories may move to mainland China after the implementation of ECFA,” Lee warned.

Analyzing OFW remittances in 2009 | Manila Bulletin

Analyzing OFW remittances in 2009 | Manila Bulletin

For the first three quarters, remittances from Asia grew a healthy 16.7 percent. Early on in the recession, many Filipino workers were laid off and returned home from Taiwan, casualties of the electronics industry's slump. Consequently, remittances from Taiwan dropped by 46.1 percent for January to September 2009.

Healthcare, construction top job sources | Manila Bulletin

Healthcare, construction top job sources | Manila Bulletin: "Taiwan was the top destination for production workers despite a slight dip in 2009 for workers in the semi-conductor, metal workers and electronics sectors.Demand for caregivers and caretakers was highest in Taiwan, Israel and the United Kingdom in 2009."