Migrant workers and their rights
This course has already been delivered successfully to some of the
largest unions in the UK.
Immigration law and policy has become a
significant issue for trade unions in terms of their organising
strategies, capacity to provide effective workplace representation and
advice to migrant workers, and their obligation to represent the interests
of this category of increasingly marginalised and excluded workers.
The
aims of the course are:
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To provide an account of the 'managed migration' policies of the Home
Office as the context in which immigration law and policy is currently
being developed
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To examine the various immigration statuses which permit access to
employment/self-employment in the UK and the difference categories of
migrant workers
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New European Union Accession state workers - their legal status and
workplace issues
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To examine what employment law rights migrant workers have
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To review the sanctions that can be placed on employers
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To discuss the range of workplace issues which typically affect
migrant workers, including immigration enforcement action in the
workplace
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To discuss what an organising agenda would look like for migrant
workers.
The format of the course will be a mixture of presentations on policy and
legal issues with a case study, and discussion of practical experiences
and suggestions on how trade union activity in the area can produce
optimum outcomes.
Costs of course
The cost of the course will
incorporate development and preparation of the course, administration,
delivery and production of training packs. A training pack will be
provided for each participant on the day of the course.
Repeat courses
will cost a lower amount and reduced costs can be negotiated depending on
the number of repeat courses planned.
