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Migrant Workers - Issues for the South West: Links

Duration: 11 January 2006 to 22 February 2006

Below are links and brief descriptions of web sites found by the team that contain useful information and resources for this theme topic.

Asylum and Migration Fact Files
Asylum and Migration Fact Files from the IPPR.

Cornwall Strategic Partnership Task Group on Migrant Workers
This task group was pulled together to investigate the issues and opportunities connected with migrant workers.

Home Office
Government department responsible for the police in England and Wales, national security, the justice system and immigration.

Immigration & Nationality Directorate
This website will help you understand UK Immigration control and including information about rights and responsibilities.

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
An independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.

List of useful links
This document, provided by Philada Rogers of the Dorset & Wiltshire Hub of the SW Regional Language Network, is a 1-page list of weblinks with guides and leaflets in Polish, including materials from the HSE and TUC.

RLN-South West
Regional Language Network - South West - offers free advice to businesses on developing a successful foreign language and cultural strategy.

Seasonal Agricultural Workers' Scheme
Website about the government scheme that allows workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to enter the United Kingdom to do seasonal agricultural work for farmers and growers.

Working in the UK
Government website on Working in the UK, including work permits

Working Lives Research Institute
A new centre for research and teaching, based at the London Metropolitan University undertaking socially committed academic and applied research into all aspects of working lives, emphasising equality and social justice, and working for and in partnership with trade unions.

Missing a link?

SLIM researchers spend time looking for resources to support each Learning Theme. If you find any additional sites that contain information that others might find useful in exploring the theme please email us in order that we can add the link to the list.