'We are workers, we are the same.' The British government revoked the Overseas Domestic Worker visa 12 years ago this week, removing migrant domestic workers' basic rights. Ana Margaret shares why this needs to change The Voice of Domestic Workers

Presented EFFAT vision for EU policies towards fairer agricultural sector and CAP that delivers for migrant and seasonal workers.
👉Regulate intermediaries
👉More labour inspections
👉EU funds for information services
👉 Strengthen Social Conditionality
👉Social Dialogue

The EU Migration Pact creates a dangerous regime of migrant surveillance.

It will encourage the mass surveillance of migrants, treat people as suspects and encourage more tech-facilitated prisons.

👉Read the Statement of the Protect Not Surveil coalition
accessnow.org/press-release/…

'The Global Commission is funded by the governments of the UK and Bahrain – countries both known for having abusive policies towards migrants and migrant labour – and chaired by Theresa May, known for her hostility to vulnerable migrants.'

Join us for the #SafeHabitus policy seminar on seasonal and migrant workers in agri-food value chains!

🗓️10 April 2024 | 🕘9:15 – 13:00 CEST

🎦Watch the livestream: live.eesc.europa.eu/play/?id=466

🧐Learn more about the event: bit.ly/4cN970x

#MigrantWorkers #SeasonalWorkers

Weds 17 April 6pm.

#LondonAssemblyElection2024 hustings focused on the scandal of #homelessness and how we can reclaim a city of affordable/inclusive housing.

Lab, LD, Green candidates plus expert speakers. Free entry but booking essential.

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Palestinians in Gaza must be reunited with their families in the UK until it is safe to return.

We have just over a week to get this petition to 100,000 signatures, so we can trigger a debate by politicians in Parliament.

Sign and share today! 👇

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6485…

Could you join our Power and Accountability committee? Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is recruiting four new members with expertise in...

⚖️Democratic accountability (x1)
📰Responsible media (x1)
🏢Corporate accountability (x2)

Apply by 9am, 9 May.
jrct.org.uk/vacancies

🧵for more info ⬇️

🌍 FREE TRAINING TOMORROW- Disabled Asylum Seekers: Care Act vs Asylum Support

⏰ April 11 @ 5:30 PM
🗣️ Deighton Pierce Glynn

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Theresa May’s attempt at a legacy project won’t save anybody from ‘modern slavery’. But since it’s here, we have a few suggestions ⤵️

opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-traf…

'Domestic work, crucial for household functioning and economic productivity, encompasses childcare, eldercare, cleaning, and cooking. Despite its significance, it's often undervalued and lacks proper rights and protections for workers.' #vodw The Voice of Domestic Workers

'I want the government to hear our cry.'
Carol shares what she wants to see change for migrant domestic workers in the UK, including the reinstatement of the Overseas Domestic Worker visa #VODWFutureVoices #ReinstateOurRights The Voice of Domestic Workers

They have grown to this dance during the dance workshop in Body, mind wellness class with Roman Pedro Berry in 2017, they remembered dancing this yesterday without rehearsal and they just had fun! #wellbeing #empowerment #AGM #LearningCelebration 2024

'Restore Dignity' champions respect and fairness for all, reinstating rights to honour contributions and uphold equality.
#vodw The Voice of Domestic Workers

'I want the government to hear our cry.' Carol shares what she wants to see change for migrant domestic workers in the UK, including the reinstatement of the Overseas Domestic Worker visa #VODWFutureVoices The Voice of Domestic Workers

It takes courage to share talent with the world. Domestic workers have had to endure beyond the endurable #empowerment #AGM #LearningCelebrations

💡How can #workers be effectively involved in identifying and assessing risks of #labourabuse and #exploitation in #supplychains ?

💻 Join our upcoming #webinar to hear invaluable learnings from our two-year pilot project.

Reserve your free pace here: bit.ly/3VQXkZ9