Tag: migrant rights

Two Months Under the Executive Order: Whiteness, the Muslim Ban, and Me
An account of one Iranian-American's experiences in the 2 months since the Trump administration's Muslim Ban was brought into effect. This essay has been anonymised to protect the author's visa status.
Organised Rage: The LSE Cleaners Strike
The LSE cleaners, represented by United Voices of the World, have staged a two day strike to fight for sick pay, maternity and paternity leave, and pensions. Led by migrants and women, the strike shows the potential for grassroots, fighting trade unions to win big victories.
Why ‘Socialist’ Arguments Against Free Movement Don’t Add Up
What actual effect does tightening immigration controls have on the labour market?
Surviving Hostile Environments: Migrant Families With No Recourse to Public Funds
North East London Migrant Action reports on the barriers that many migrants face when attempting to access to public services and financial support.