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"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.

Latest updates

Migrant workers newsletter - June

Subscribe to our newsletter and get all the latest updates on UNISON and migrant workers. Read the latest issue online in English, Polish and Filipino.

European elections

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.

MPs urged to say No to citizenship bill

(21/05/09) Northern Ireland members hand in petition at Stormont

Prawo w pracy – twoje uprawnienia (Law at work – know your rights)

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.

Money transfers - special UNISON offer

Get the cheapest money transfer to Poland. Only £3.00 for a standard transfer. Special offer for UNISON members.

Support earned amnesty for migrants

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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteMigrants' Rights Network

Many faces make life work

Don't let the BNP break up our public services. Campaign leaflet: 2769
Link to a PDF document on this siteMany 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.
Link to a PDF document on this sitePhotos from International Migrants Workers' Day

Migrant workers newsletter

December 2008First edition of the union newsletter for migrant workers. In English, Polish and Filipino.
Link to a PDF document on this siteMigrant workers newsletter

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