Motion · S3M-02229 · 20 Jun 2008
Listening to Migrant Workers
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates UNISON Scotland on its successful Listening to Migrant Workers event, held at Holyrood on Wednesday 18 June 2008, at which it launched its Voluntary Code of Practice on Employing Migrant and European Workers; notes that, while many migrant workers in Scotland and the United Kingdom have a positive experience in this country, others do not; further notes that migrant workers are often the victims of exploitation, including poor accommodation and bad employment practices; welcomes the economic and cultural contributions that migrant workers bring to Scotland; recognises the need for employers to be better informed about migrant workers arriving in Scotland; applauds employers who take responsibility to support the safety and integration of migrant workers into the community, and encourages local authorities and public bodies to sign up to the code of practice to help to make Scotland a welcome place for migrant workers.
Supporters (13)
- Sarah Boyack 20 Jun 2008
- Cathy Jamieson 20 Jun 2008
- Richard Baker 23 Jun 2008
- Joe FitzPatrick 23 Jun 2008
- Bill Kidd 23 Jun 2008
- Ms Wendy Alexander 24 Jun 2008
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 24 Jun 2008
- Mike Pringle 24 Jun 2008
- Dr Richard Simpson 25 Jun 2008
- Shirley-Anne Somerville Scottish National Party 25 Jun 2008
- Ken Macintosh 16 Jul 2008
- John Park 21 Aug 2008
- Elaine Smith 9 Sep 2008
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.