Lots of our members and activists are workers from overseas. This model policy can be used in the workplace as the basis for negotiations over […]
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Hospitals and care homes simply couldn't function without them. "There’s also a global shortage of […]
“Nurses already here are considering moving elsewhere, driven away by poor pay and rising visa fees. The language from ministers in recent days will most likely deter others from joining the NHS at […]
But instead of receiving decent pay and conditions, and being treated with dignity and respect, the UK government is letting employers get away with […]
The cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge – a double tax migrant workers have to pay to access healthcare – is set to increase from £624 to £1,035 a year for each person. This […]
UNISON Migrant worker members can access expert migrant rights advice and support for themselves and their families via a UNISON funded partnership with the Joint Council […]
Poster to advertises the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) telephone helpline for UNISON members who need immigration advice and information. Available as a pdf download only
A4 leaflet promoting UNISON’s migrant workers network (including a QR code), as well as our free immigration helpline for members and their families
It’s an extra payment that migrant workers and their families have to make to the NHS, in addition to paying their […]
Without the hundreds of thousands of nurses travelling from abroad to work here, our health services would not be able to function […]
The settlement scheme ensures that EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members will secure their immigration status to continue to live […]
When the pandemic struck, he was one of the thousands of migrant workers who served the nation on the COVID-19 […]
The Home Office is infamous for its extortionate fees and interminably long wait times. Under the disruption of COVID-19, the slowdown in operations […]
The visa extension programme for health workers was introduced at the end of April and is only open to 3,000 NHS professionals, including dentists, physiotherapists, nurses […]
After five years of working in children’s safeguarding for a council, she is now entitled to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which will allow her […]