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Greece - 2012

Do the trade unions engage in specific activities recruiting or supporting/defending the rights of migrants groups?

Code:
RED58
Key Area:
Employment
Strand(s):
Racism
14/02/2012 - 20:04
Short Answer

Yes.
Qualitative Info

The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), which is the largest trade union in the country, has participated, particularly through its Institute of Labour (INE-GSEE), in several European projects, such as EQUAL, Inter-Tie and Progress.

In addition, in several Labour Centres throughout the country, there have been established Support Offices for Migrants and Refugees. Such structures have existed in almost all major cities: Athens, Thessaloniki, Piraeus, Patras and Volos. They provided services mainly with regards to working rights, but also on other issues:

  • Information on working rights, labour contracts, social insurance, relevant institutions etc.
  • Contact with relevant trade unions and migrant associations
  • Help with regards to issue and renewal of residence permit procedure
  • Escort to relevant institutions
  • Information on relevant stakeholders regarding legal, health and education issues

Most of these initiatives were created within the context of European Union’s funded projects, such as the EQUAL initiative and stopped their functioning after the completion of the relevant projects.

 
Groups affected/interested Migrants, Refugees
Type (R/D) Anti-migrant/xenophobia
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Employment - labour market
External Url http://www.oss.inti.acidi.gov.pt/
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