Trade Union actions to protect and to promote the inclusion of Migrant Workers in Vulnerable Employment Situations

Many international labour standards address the precarious situation of migrant workers, whether they are of national or foreign origin. If of foreign origin, they may be documented or undocumented immigrants, and in the latter case may be vulnerable to exploitation and violations of labour laws. In some countries, the coverage of such laws excludes foreigners, while in others foreign workers may be covered by the law but in practice are discriminated against by both employers and government authorities.

The course on protection and empowerment of migrant workers aimed to promote inclusiveness in trade union organizations. The course provided the trade unions with the tools to organize, strengthen the voice and visibility to the most vulnerable migrant workers and, make the unions more democratic, participatory, inclusive and responsive for all the workers. The course for Africa will particularly focus on migrant workers in agriculture and service sectors, with a strong gender and young workers’ approach.

OBJECTIVES

• Effectively include migrant workers within the Trade Union organizations through inclusive policies and practices within their trade unions.

• Promote transition from informal to formal economy, focusing on migrant workers.

• Promote exchanges of experiences in supporting and monitoring the formal labour market integration of migrant workers.

• Promote the implementation and enforcement of the fundamental principles and rights at work for migrant workers in vulnerable employment.

• Identify and implement best practices to ensure the representation and inclusion of migrant workers in union activities.

• Foster effective social dialogue necessary to promote decent work for migrant workers in vulnerable employment.

CONTENT

The course consisted of four (4) weeks of online learning:

MODULE 1: Migrant workers regional situation

MODULE 2: Formalization challenge for Migrant Workers

MODULE 3: Gender mainstreaming in vulnerable groups

MODULE 4: Practical application

NUMBER OF HOURS 32