Posted on April 23rd, 2007 by Nicola
Nick Broomfield’s latest drama ‘Ghosts’ was recently shown on More4. The film focuses upon the journeys taken by illegal Chinese immigrants travelling to work in the UK, and their experiences of employment once they arrive. The workers pack meat, pick spring onions and clear orchards. The women are offered sex work. The immigrants have limited […]
Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Posted on April 23rd, 2007 by Nicola
Kalayaan are a registered charity providing advice, advocacy and support to migrant domestic workers in the UK. These workers enter the UK legally with domestic visas to work in private households.
Kalayaan highlight that migrant domestic workers can be at high risk of exploitation, working in isolated and unregulated environments and often experiencing discrimination based on […]
Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Posted on April 20th, 2007 by Nicola
The first Commission meeting was held on the 15th February 2007 in Congress House. Nearly all of the Commission members were able to attend. The Commission discussed how to define vulnerable employment, and decided upon a work programme for the next year and a half.
Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
