
"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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We would like to thank everybody for voting in the European Election. Unfortunately, two BNP candidates have been elected one in North West and anther in Yorkshire and Humberside Region. We are urging everyone to sign the Hope not Hate petition.
(21/05/09) Northern Ireland members hand in petition at Stormont
A Polish guide that sets out key employment rights. It provides information on: your right to join a trade union, agency workers, contracts of employment, pay, maternity leave and pay, working parents and carers, disciplinary and grievance procedures, health and safety, discrimination and redundancy.
Get the cheapest money transfer to Poland. Only £3.00 for a standard transfer. Special offer for UNISON members.
UNISON is joining the rally on 4 May in Trafalgar Square at 12 noon, calling for a pathway to legal status for vulnerable migrants. Let your friends know.
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Call UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 for more information about joining UNISON.
You can ask someone to call for you if you are not confident about speaking in English.
Or contact our migrant workers' unit directly on
020 7551 1676 or
020 7551 1480.
Resources
Migrants' Rights Network
Working for the rights of all migrants. Irregular migration is not primarily a matter of crossing borders. Most irregular migrants arrive in the UK legally and become irregular later.
Migrants' Rights Network
Many faces make life work
Don't let the BNP break up our public services. Campaign leaflet: 2769
Many faces make life work
Photos from International Migrants Workers' Day
Commissioned by UNISON to celebrate International Migrant Workers’ Day. Features care home workers and thir stories. Photographed by Simon Rawles.
Photos from International Migrants Workers' Day
Migrant workers newsletter
December 2008First edition of the union newsletter for migrant workers. In English, Polish and Filipino.
Migrant workers newsletter