Eastern European Information

Information for groups working with Central and Eastern European migrants

 

  • A8 Migrant Workers in Rural Areas, Briefing Paper - Commission For Rural Communities. This new report examines migration of workers from the A8 Countries into rural areas of England since May 2004.  It provides an evidence base on the current numbers of the A8 migrant workers in rural areas and the impact this is having on rural economies and societies. (2.8MB .pdf).  
  • A8 Nationals in Glasgow - a report by Blake Stevenson, May 2007. (1.29MB .pdf).
  • Article from Politics.co.uk. Almost 450,000 workers from the ten countries that joined the EU in 2004 have come to work in the UK, new figures reveal. August 2006. 
  • Article about Eastern European unemployment from thisislondon.co.uk. April 2007. 
  • Article from The Pharmaceutical Journal on how migrants from Eastern Europe affect pharmacy. January 2007. 
  • Catalogue of Research on Migrant Workers from South West Local Government Association.
  • Fusion Magazine - The Online Resource for Central and Eastern Europeans in the UK.
  • Homelessness A8 nationals - Homeless Link website. Homeless Link is the national membership organisation for frontline homelessness agencies in England. Our mission is to be a catalyst that will help to bring an end to homelessness.
  • Information for Citizens of the EU8 New Member States - Information produced by the City of Edinburgh Council. February 2007. ( .pdf).
  • Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants. JCWI is an independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy. 
  • Rights of A8 Nationals - from the Shelter web site.
  • Working in the UK: Your Rights. The TUC have produced this leaflet which is for people coming to work in the UK from A8 countries. ( .pdf).
  • Welcome to Bradford booklet available to download in English, Polish and Slovakian. ( .pdf).  - From the District and Diversity & Inclusion Team of Bradford Council. A relatively new team within Neighbourhood Support Service that leads, develops and promotes consultation across the District with communities that are not geographically based and also with new and emerging communities, to ensure all have fair access to public services. Through its endeavours, the team also supports the Council’s community cohesion work.