Peter Wieltschnig

Nurses union to reject pay deal as strike vote looms The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise.

There is a map for that 😉

Nurses to 'overwhelmingly' reject pay deal as strike vote looms: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#StrikeMap

🚨 Thousands of trafficking survivors continue to be denied permission to stay in the UK despite their critical need for safety and support — a new report by @helenbamber.bsky.social, ATLEU & @ecpatuk.bsky.social reveals.

Instead survivors are left in fear and at risk of further exploitation. 🧵1/3

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It's been amazing to support FLEX's work on migrant workers' rights over the last 3+ yrs but I'm excited to move onto a new role in Aug. This role in an amazing opportunity esp to work with the brilliant @k8roberts.bsky.social who has been an exceptional friend & colleague

Opportunity: FLEX is looking for a passionate advocate to build networks and relationships, and improve law, policy and practice affecting worker in high-risk sectors in the UK.

Apply before 20th July!

Tackling exploitation of migrant workers requires systematic solutions, to ensure abuses can be reported securely without risk of destitution or deportation.

NEW REPORT:

graph depicting poll results from 13-14 April to 13-14 May. YouGov says: "Keir Starmer's net favourability rating has dropped 12pts in a month to -46, his lowest level ever, including a 34pt drop among Labour voters All Britons: -46 net rating (down 12 from 13-14 Apr) By 2024 vote Labour: -5 (down 34) Lib Dem: -13 (down 12) Conservative: -76 (up 1) Reform: -94 (down 5)"

graph depicting poll results from 13-14 April to 13-14 May. YouGov says: "Opinion on Nigel Farage has become more favourable across the board over the last month All Britons: -27 net rating (up 11 13-14 Apr) By 2024 vote Reform UK: +76 (up 8) Conservative: +5 (up 10) Labour: -64 (up 15) Lib Dem: -70 (up 11)"

pair of poll results relevant to the hypothesis that center left parties trying to tack right on immigration is a strategy that only benefits the actual right wing

YouTube video by Focus on Labour Exploitation Why the Employment Rights Bill must tackle restrictive visas

This is such a brilliant, clear explanation from @focusonlabour.bsky.social about how @teamlabouruk.bsky.social's Employment Rights Bill is missing the opportunity to raise standards for ALL workers!

Watch & please do tag or send it to your MP if you agree 💪 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMZ5...

El Gobierno regularizará a 25.000 inmigrantes afectados por la dana Migraciones concederá autorizaciones de residencia y trabajo de un año de duración a las víctimas en situación irregular, una medida excepcional que ya se aplicó en el 11-M

Spain will grant one-year residence and work permits to those affected by the Valencia floods and their closest family.

This is such a relief for many who were affected by the floods and were left with zero options to recover. This solidarity is also the Europe we want ❤️

‘It’s hard to survive’: why UK private hire drivers are striking on Valentine’s Day About 200 drivers got in touch with the Guardian to share their views on the industrial action

‘It’s hard to survive’: why UK private hire drivers are striking on Valentine’s Day

More migrant workers seek help over UK farm exploitation claims The UK government says it always takes

The number of migrant agricultural workers seeking help from the charity Worker Support Centre over claims of exploitation, bullying, underpayment and poor living conditions on UK farms significantly increased last year to nearly 700, cf just over 400 in 2023 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

FLEX is delighted to be one of @bigissue.com's Top 100 Changemakers for 2025.

We will never stop working to challenge and transform the systems and structures that make workers vulnerable to abuse, until we live in a world free from all forms of labour exploitation.

With an Employment Rights Bill in parliament and plans for a Fair Work Agency underway this project to research & pilot how migrant workers can report exploitation couldn’t be more timely ⬇️

This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we are proud to publish our new report that brings to light the realities of looking for work as an asylum seeker.

Their experiences show that their right to work is functionally restricted, and yet is essential for so many people's survival.

Project launches in London to help migrants 'securely' report abuse New City Hall-funded research will explore the barriers faced by migrants with ‘insecure’ immigration statuses in reporting exploitation

When victims are punished for reporting abuse, exploitation thrives.

That's why we are launching this new project, to understand and address the problems that people with insecure immigration status face in accessing services.

www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

Project launches in London to help migrants 'securely' report abuse New City Hall-funded research will explore the barriers faced by migrants with ‘insecure’ immigration statuses in reporting exploitation

Migrant workers and survivors of exploitation and modern slavery are among the most vulnerable people in our city.

To support them, we’re committing £50,000 to @focusonlabour.bsky.social to allow migrants to report abuse safely and access support, ensuring London remains safe for all.

We a group of charity workers committed to building worker power! If you want fight against the exploitation rife in the charities and non-profit sector - Join us today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/

Join a group of charity workers fighting for workers’ rights – it won’t change without your help: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/

On 18th Nov, RAMP Principal Tony Vaughan tabled a debate on indefinite leave to remain for healthcare workers following e-petition 631412. 🧵

With farm owners protesting today over the prospect of paying a highly discounted inheritence tax, I'm sure you've seen quotes about how they "feed the nation".

But nobody is talking about the migrant workers who actually pick the crops on horticulture farms, so here's a short thread about them.

Thousands left without protection from slavery in employment rights bill loophole Exclusive: The government has been warned that migrant fishermen are facing breaches of their human rights

Today we have written to the Home Office to urge the government to act, by introducing safeguards to systematically prevent human rights breaches in fishing. The Employment Rights Bill presents a real opportunity.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Pleased to have just set up the Bluesky account for LPHR - with the recent influx, a great time to start having a presence here! Please do give them a follow

What are the immigration dimensions to the new Employment Rights Bill? Labour market enforcement is currently incidental to immigration enforcement. The new government is reversing that relationship.

Commentary on the migrant workers angle to the Employment Rights Bill, from @pwielt.bsky.social: labourexploitation.org/publications... and @colinyeo.bsky.social: wewantedworkers.substack.com/p/what-are-t...

Home Office Warned Migrant Care Workers Face Exploitation Risk A coalition of academics and charities working with migrants in the care sector have called on the Home Office to urgently address issues of migrant exploitation in the care sector.

I’m part of this coalition calling on the Home Office to urgently address issues of migrant exploitation in the care sector - thanks to FLEX @pwielt.bsky.social for leading and Lauren Mendicott for covering www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Full letter: labourexploitation.org/app/uploads/...

My brilliant colleague Peter Wieltschnig on the need to improve Labour Market Enforcement, in the UK
"the onus is placed on the worker to report violations. However, a host of factors mean that the workers that are the most vulnerable to exploitation are often the least likely to come forward."