Help and representation for problems at work - minority ethnic workers in London

When: 
13 Sep 2010 - 14:00 - 18:00
Where: 
TUC, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS

This seminar/workshop which will report on the findings of a three-year ESRC research project conducted by Dr Jane Holgate, Janroj Keles and Leena Kumarappan on the topic of minority ethnic workers in London.

There will be short presentations from the speakers but also lots of time for discussion about the issues facing people who have problems at work and the extent to which they are able to access help and advice.

On display will also be photographs taken as part of the research taken by members of the Renk Art photography group, photojournalist Jim Hodson and photographer, Santosh Chandran.

Speakers will include:

  • Wilf Sullivan, TUC Race Relations Officer
  • Professor Anna Pollert, research team
  • Ibrahim Dogus, Halkevi Kurdish and Turkish Community Centre
  • Noleen Adams, Law Centres Federation
  • Shelia Simpson, Lambeth Unison
  • Alan Christie, Equality and Human Rights Commission
  • Melanie Johnson, Legal Services Commission
  • Don Flynn, Migrants Rights Network

You can download the final report as a pdf  (Project final report)

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