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The wait for settlement doubles, with more years added for anyone who needs public funds. High earners get a faster route.

Our new article on what it means for workers: https://t.co/7muUtUG2zY
#EarnedSettlement

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3/3 Wed 30 Sept, 10–11am BST

A Seat at the Table? launches FLEX’s new report on putting workers at the centre of human rights due diligence in outsourced services.

Register: https://t.co/oOrCdrXxq3

#WorkersRights #WorkerVoice

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1/3 Two webinars. Two days. Two important conversations about putting workers’ rights into practice.

Both are online and free to attend. First up tomorrow: Justice for All Workers—learning from Australia’s Workplace Justice Visa.

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2/3 Tue 29 Sept, 9:30–11am BST

Co-hosted with TUC, with speakers from ACTU, Migrant Workers Centre, UNISON, TUC and FLEX.

Register: https://t.co/m0CEtCdVpk

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2/2

Employer-sponsored visas can make it harder to leave harmful jobs, report exploitation or challenge poor conditions.

Join our Workplace Justice Visa webinar with the TUC on 29 September:

https://t.co/m0CEtCdnzM

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Settlement reforms must not punish workers.

FLEX supports trade unions calling on the Government to reconsider proposals that could keep some migrant workers on employer-dependent visas for 15+ years.

https://t.co/P1yotnu3jc

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📢 New research project

FLEX, @thevoiceofdws and CAS Analytics are working with migrant domestic and horticulture workers to explore how reporting can be made safer, fairer and more trustworthy.

Read more: https://t.co/hjZmhb64mb

#MigrantWorkers #WorkersRights

[FLEX @FocusOnLabour]

What can the UK learn from Australia’s Workplace Justice Visa?

Join FLEX and the TUC to explore how migrant workers can report exploitation and pursue justice without risking their immigration status.

📅 29 Sept | 9:30–11am | Online
Register: https://t.co/Ja0HMeJdoW

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Outsourced warehouse workers in the East Midlands shared their experiences and ideas with FLEX, helping shape practical recommendations to improve conditions in logistics supply chains. Thanks to DUWC for facilitating the session. Fair work starts with listening and acting.

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How can workers’ experiences shape business decisions?

Join FLEX as we launch our new learning report on worker-centred human rights due diligence in outsourced services and share lessons from five years of work.

30 Sept | 10–11am BST | Online
Register: https://t.co/oOrCdrXxq3

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Want to know about some of our most recent work? Read our latest newsletter here 👇
https://t.co/UZQvL8NL1p
#construction #outsourcing #fishing #ImmigrationandAsylumBill #decentwork

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@nautilusint @ITFglobalunion @StellaMarisOrg @Seafarers_KGFS @ethicaltrade

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Today, we sent a joint letter to the Government and the Fair Work Agency calling for urgent action to end the systemic exploitation of migrant fishers in the UK. These abuses require a coordinated cross-government response. Read the letter here 👇
https://t.co/K86VrGeDFr

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We continue to push for improved labour standards and protection of workers’ rights across the UK fishing industry. Hear from our Policy Officer, Oska Paul and Chris Williamson @ITFglobalunion at Nourish Scotland's event.
Sign up here 👇
https://t.co/Iy4O4Ci0yB

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In March 2025, Gov made an initial £625 million funding package for up to 60,000 more skilled construction workers by 2029. "Strong Foundations" sets out what is needed to ensure new migration pathways support, rather than undermine, labour standards.

👉🏽 https://t.co/36aQozQH2C

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The UK fishing industry depends on migrant fishers but many are recruited through a loophole that leaves them vulnerable to exploitation. A dedicated fishing visa is urgently needed.

Read this piece by Oska Paul, our Policy Officer @freemovementlaw 👇
https://t.co/umNsrAKAff

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The Immigration and Asylum Bill prioritises cruelty rather than protection, and contradicts the Government's commitments on workers' rights and labour market enforcement.
We will continue to work with allies to challenge this approach and advocate for a change in direction.

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Making it harder for migrant workers to settle is not only bad for workers. It is also bad for the UK. It risks increasing dependency, insecurity and labour abuse in high risk sectors for all workers.

Yesterday👉🏽 https://t.co/MCyykN9zzn

Our briefing👉🏽https://t.co/nVWJrUpnZX

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📣  Job Vacancy at FLEX!
🔹 Communications Officer 🔹

Come join the FLEX team! You will play a central role in making sure our work reaches as far and wide as possible.

Apply by 21 June 2026 👉🏽 https://t.co/RxjzhH58Qf

#Jobvacancy #Comms #charitycomms

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Join our event & hear directly from people with experience about the visa rules that leave overseas domestic workers vulnerable to exploitation & servitude.

Chaired by the UK's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
Friday, June 12
3 pm UK (10 am ET)
Zoom: https://t.co/OSLjZo7t4N