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Migrant workers

Photograph of Dave Prentis
"I'm very proud that UNISON welcomes migrant workers to the UK and values their contribution to our economy, our society, and our culture.

I hope you will join up, join in and encourage your colleagues to join UNISON."
Dave Prentis, UNISON general secretary

UNISON is the UK's largest public service union with over 1.3 million workers.

We are independent from employers, business interests and government.

UNISON can offer information, advice and support to help you get the most out of working in the UK.

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Latest updates

UNISON WINS ASYLUM APPEAL FOR KENYAN HOME CARE WORKER

06/08/2008) UNISON, the UK’s largest public sector trade union, has won an appeal to give Jane Yugire, a Kenyan homecare worker and her three children, the right to remain in the UK indefinitely.

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CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work.
• The National Officer with responsibility for migrant workers is Greg Thomson.
UNISON
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email: g.thomson@unison.co.uk
Resources

Organising migrant workers - handbook

UNISON branch handbook on organising migrant workers.
Link to a PDF document on this siteOrganising migrant workers - handbook

Join up, join in

Leaflet on UNISON's migrant workers participation project.
Link to a PDF document on this siteJoin up, join in

Myths about migrant workers

UNISON myth buster - learn the facts about migrant workers.
Link to a PDF document on this siteMyths about migrant workers

Migrant workers welfare information sheet

Migrant workers need to know there is a union they can join which will help them to defend their rights, and that through UNISON Welfare additional personal support can be offered at times of difficulty.
Link to a PDF document on this siteMigrant workers welfare information sheet

National news

Arnel Cabrera granted leave to stay

(04/08/08) Member's widower wins union-supported fight against deportation

Diversity 'is not the problem'

(18/06/08) Racism, discrimination and poverty are the issues that need to be tackled, year round, conference declares

Delegates pledge support for vulnerable workers

(17/06/2008) Conference stresses need for positive trade union rights

TUC commission speaks up for vulnerable workers

(07/05/08) Prentis calls for action on '19th century practices'
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