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There is a crisis ahead on UK farms if workers are not available as the seasonal workers are not able to travel from Europe and elsewhere. Some growers have chartered planes to get their experienced workers here but there will still be huge demand for UK workers from late April 2020 onward.
Follow the #FeedOurNation campaign which has been created to publicise the issue and share opportunities to put workers in touch with those who need them.
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Note - The government announced recently a range of benefit packages for those who find themselves employed due to the COVID-19 outbreak – do read this before applying.
It is vital that there is no weakening of worker protection and statutory rights during this crisis. Unite the union have useful resources covering many aspects of food worker issues. The rights of migrant workers in the food industry is of particular concern.
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