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Description
The project aimed to raise capacity of social partners regarding migrant and refugee workers’ rights and ensuring decent work conditions for this group of workers. The project addressed the challenges faced by migrant workers, particularly from Eastern Europe and Asia, who often lack awareness of their rights and are subject to exploitation.
The planned key activities included a kick-off meeting in Warsaw, three consultative round tables at the voivodship level, four workshop trainings to develop the MIGRIGHT Social Dialogue Toolkit, a study visit to Norway, and a final conference to disseminate the results. These activities aimed to improve social dialogue and cooperation between social partners, enhance the professionalization of social dialogue, and disseminate knowledge on fostering migrant and refugee workers'' rights.
The project contributed to the overall objectives of the Norway Grants and the Social Dialogue – Decent Work Programme by improving social dialogue and cooperation, enhancing the implementation of the decent work agenda, and facilitating access to employment for migrant and refugee workers. The project promoted responsible hiring practices and addressed issues related to the inclusion and equal treatment of migrant and refugee workers in the Polish labour market.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address several key challenges faced by migrant and refugee workers in Poland. These included the lack of awareness among migrant workers about their rights, the exploitation by employers, and the unfavorable national legal regulations for non-EU foreigners. Additionally, the project sought to improve the capacity of social partners to engage in effective social dialogue and cooperation, particularly in the context of migration and labor policies. The overarching goal was to ensure decent work conditions and equal treatment for migrant and refugee workers, who often face significant barriers in the Polish labor market.
To achieve these goals, the project implemented a series of activities designed to enhance the capacity of social partners and improve social dialogue. These activities included a kick-off meeting in Warsaw involving all project partners, three consultative round tables at the voivodship level to discuss issues related to the presence of third-country nationals in the Polish labor market, and four workshop trainings to develop the MIGRIGHT Social Dialogue Toolkit. Additionally, a study visit to Norway was organized for up to 12 participants to learn from Norwegian social dialogue organizations and public authorities. The project culminated in a final conference in Warsaw, attended by 70-80 participants, to present the results of the project and the MIGRIGHT Social Dialogue Toolkit.
The project achieved several significant outcomes and impacts. It enhanced the professionalization of social dialogue in Poland, particularly in the area of migration and labour, through better preparation of participants and evidence-based policy-making. The development of the MIGRIGHT Social Dialogue Toolkit provided guidelines and recommendations for cooperation between social dialogue participants, supporting a dialogue-friendly environment for discussing migrant and refugee workers'' rights. The project also disseminated knowledge on fostering migrant and refugee workers'' rights through workshops, study visits, and the final conference, increasing the capacity of social partners to engage in effective social dialogue. Additionally, the project fostered long-term bilateral cooperation between Polish and Norwegian partners, contributing to the overall objectives of the Norway Grants and the Social Dialogue – Decent Work Programme.
The primary beneficiaries of the project were migrant and refugee workers in Poland, who gained better protection of their rights and improved working conditions. Social partners, including employers'' organizations, trade unions, and public authorities, also benefited from increased capacity and knowledge to engage in effective social dialogue.
Summary of bilateral results
The Norwegian partner (NHO) provided knowledge and experience in the different activities. The study visit took place in a hybrid form due to the situation related to the pandemic. The project promoter highlighted that the Norwegian partner contributed with interesting exchange of information and good practices.