UK: Migrant care workers face exploitation while testimonies reveal "failure" by Govt. to regulate sector
A new article published in Tribune describes the exploitation of migrant workers on the UK care worker visa. The article alleges the visa has made these workers more vulnerable to abuse as their residency is tied to their employment with the care company awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) by the government.
The article discusses the government's proposal to increase the timeline for "Indefinite Leave to Remain" from five to fifteen years, which would retroactively affect carers and their families.
Four migrant carers involved with UNISON's Fair Visa Campaign spoke to Tribune about their experiences and the reforms they want to see implemented, including better regulation of the sector, access to public funds, and a sector-wide visa rather than employer sponsorship.