CSP Plan - 2

Communication Strategies Project : 

Communication Strategies Project Year One With revisions

Structure of the programme : 

Structure of the programme Gathering Info/Research Advocacy Training Change/Advocacy Year One Explore Sub-topics Develop Focus Training 1 Focus Group 1 Briefing Paper 1 Training 2 Briefing Paper 2 Focus Group 2 Briefing Paper 3 June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Work w/Expert Panel Progress Report Final Report

What does the structure mean? : 

What does the structure mean? With this project we hope to change the “terms of engagement” – meaning that we hope to change the way the migration and migrants are discussed in this country and how their voices are heard. In order to do this and given the short time frame of the first year of the CSP project we decided it would be better to focus on gathering information and building capacity and skills in each region. We think that some opportunities will arise in each region to bring about change, and that this structure is more flexible to allow for these opportunities as they occur. We will work with you and your volunteers to develop skills and strategy to gather evidence and turn that evidence into tools for advocacy. We hope that you will let us know of any opportunities to influence local decision makers. The work done on gathering evidence and turning it into tools for change will be showcased on a CSP website. We hope this site will allow each region to create a reserve of information, but also highlight success stories and effective strategies.

More information about regional actions : 

More information about regional actions Focus group 1 This will start exploring the various sub-issues that have been identified under “Employment and Migration”. Training 1 This will take place between 28th June and 11th July. We will email each region to arrange a date that works best. Topics covered include, using the wiki, evidence gathering, and tools to gather evidence. Briefing Paper 1 We have included a detailed outline of what to include in this paper, including the aim, section headings and suggested reading. This is due on 9th July. Focus group 2 This will allow you to explore more closely issues of employment and migration that effect your region. Briefing Paper 2 This will include some of the evidence gathered by the volunteers as well as an update of what has been going on in your region since the first briefing paper. More guidelines will be provided shortly. Training 2 This will focus on turning evidence into advocacy materials.

Briefing paper 1 - AIMS : 

Briefing paper 1 - AIMS To map out a broad picture of migration in your region, including key stakeholders. To investigate the key issues facing migrants (including economic migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, undocumented migrants and others) in relation to employment and the local labour market in your region. To describe opportunities and identify issues that you could influence over the next 6 months through this project.

Briefing paper 1 – SECTION HEADINGS : 

Briefing paper 1 – SECTION HEADINGS Introduction (General background on migration and employment in your region) What are the main reasons why migrants come to your region (i.e. to work / settle / study / asylum dispersal etc)? What are the main jobs done by migrant workers in your regional area? Are there any particular features of this work (i.e. run by private employment agencies/which particular sectors / are jobs taken by migrants’ gender/age-specific)? Do migrants coming to your region settle there or are they mainly mobile?

Briefing paper 1 – SECTION HEADINGS : 

Briefing paper 1 – SECTION HEADINGS Key Issues (affecting migrants in your region around employment). Although some issues may be more relevant than others to your region, please include some information on the following: General employment rights (working conditions/wages/discrimination) Access to work (Under-employment, de-skilling and transfer of qualifications) Immigration status (Points Based System / asylum / EU migrants) Enforcement in the workplace (document checks and workplace raids) Quality of life (housing, health and access to public benefits and services)

Briefing paper 1 – SECTION HEADINGS : 

Briefing paper 1 – SECTION HEADINGS Key stakeholders Who are the main NGOs working in this sector? How is local and regional government working on these issues? Are trade unions active in supporting migrant workers? How do the local media cover issues related to migrants and employment?

Briefing paper 1 – SECTION HEADINGS : 

Briefing paper 1 – SECTION HEADINGS Your role What issues are there that you could influence in your region? What issues and actions do you think that migrants in your region could be mobilised around?

Briefing paper 1 - FORMAT : 

Briefing paper 1 - FORMAT Format & references: The sections in bold above reflect the section heading for your briefing paper. This paper will ideally bring together information you and your volunteers have gathered on the situation of migration and employment in your region. Drawing on past research, events, publications and work done by organizations. We ask that as much as possible, you cite these resources in your paper. For Section 4 we would like you to draw on your experiences and knowledge of the region. You may also find it helpful to discuss this with your volunteers. Please don’t feel overwhelmed, all of the staff at MRN are happy to discuss this paper with you further and help you talk through your ideas. Suggested length: 5 – 7 pages Deadline: 9th July 2010

What to look out for from MRN : 

What to look out for from MRN In June: An outline for the first briefing paper. Evaluation tools and guidelines Plan for regions to communicate regularly with MRN and each other A range of possible dates for the first training

Please provide: : 

Please provide: News of how your volunteer recruitment is going Information on when you will be holding your first focus group and who you will be inviting Confirmation that you have received and are comfortable using the evaluation tools Confirmation that you have received and are comfortable with the outline of the first briefing paper Your equipment needs questionnaire if you have not already filled it out Date for the first training session