The movement of people for economic reasons is increasingly recognised as a crucial part of the global economy and represents the reality of increasing number of people’s lives. Governments around the world increasingly and explicitly use labour migration as a central aspect of economic policy, but rarely view migration in the context of its impact on equality, human rights and workers rights.
Further, the appearance of increasingly large scale migrations exposes new generations to significantly greater diversity than that which characterised the everyday life of their grandparents and introduces new social challenges and tensions.
It is in response to these changing dynamics that we see an ever increasing focus on demands for protection of migrant workers. In particular these dynamics present challenges to those interested in the struggle for a fair and equitable society where no-one is excluded from society on the basis of their national or ethnic origin or the colour of their skin.
‘A Shared Workplace, A Shared Future’ is a programme designed as a unique and innovative response to the challenges laid down by the movement of people’s across and into the European Union countries. Given that most of the experience of migrant workers living in Belfast will be shaped by their experience within the workplace, it is imperative that attempts to build positive relations and to move towards a more peaceful and stable society will require efforts to address the exploitation and vulnerability experienced by many migrant workers. The Project is funded by the EU Peace III programme through the Good Relations Partnership of Belfast City Council and has been developed in cooperation with Trademark, an ethically based, not-for-profit organisation working towards social change.
‘A Shared Workplace, A Shared Future’ is a comprehensive and holistic approach for developing and disseminating new ways of delivering integrated, inclusive and representative mechanisms for migrant workers and their families rooted in the principles of equality and social justice. Through the development of strategic partnerships, accredited training, outreach programmes and research it aims to combat discrimination and inequality experienced by migrant workers by building the capacity of the trade union movement to make informed and equality-proofed policy decisions that ensure the inclusion and participation of migrant workers.
A shared workplace, a shared future Project Launch
Representing migrant workers, challenging racism in the workplace – for a better life for all
11th November 2009, 9.30 – 2.00
Chinese Welfare Association, 1 Stranmillis Embankment, Belfast BT7 1GB
For more information and registration contact: Kevin Doherty or Kasia Garbal
NIC-ICTU, 4-6 Carlin House, Donegall Street Place, Belfast BT1 2FN
A Shared Workplace, A Shared Future
Further, the appearance of increasingly large scale migrations exposes new generations to significantly greater diversity than that which characterised the everyday life of their grandparents and introduces new social challenges and tensions.
It is in response to these changing dynamics that we see an ever increasing focus on demands for protection of migrant workers. In particular these dynamics present challenges to those interested in the struggle for a fair and equitable society where no-one is excluded from society on the basis of their national or ethnic origin or the colour of their skin.
‘A Shared Workplace, A Shared Future’ is a programme designed as a unique and innovative response to the challenges laid down by the movement of people’s across and into the European Union countries. Given that most of the experience of migrant workers living in Belfast will be shaped by their experience within the workplace, it is imperative that attempts to build positive relations and to move towards a more peaceful and stable society will require efforts to address the exploitation and vulnerability experienced by many migrant workers. The Project is funded by the EU Peace III programme through the Good Relations Partnership of Belfast City Council and has been developed in cooperation with Trademark, an ethically based, not-for-profit organisation working towards social change.
‘A Shared Workplace, A Shared Future’ is a comprehensive and holistic approach for developing and disseminating new ways of delivering integrated, inclusive and representative mechanisms for migrant workers and their families rooted in the principles of equality and social justice. Through the development of strategic partnerships, accredited training, outreach programmes and research it aims to combat discrimination and inequality experienced by migrant workers by building the capacity of the trade union movement to make informed and equality-proofed policy decisions that ensure the inclusion and participation of migrant workers.
A shared workplace, a shared future Project Launch
Representing migrant workers, challenging racism in the workplace – for a better life for all
11th November 2009, 9.30 – 2.00
Chinese Welfare Association, 1 Stranmillis Embankment, Belfast BT7 1GB
For more information and registration contact: Kevin Doherty or Kasia Garbal
NIC-ICTU, 4-6 Carlin House, Donegall Street Place, Belfast BT1 2FN
Tel: 028 90247940 | E-mail: kevin.doherty@ictuni.org or kasia.garbal@ictuni.org