Seasonal migrant workers in Scottish agriculture: research report

Outlines the main findings of research into seasonal migrant workers in Scottish agriculture, including: their number and demographics; the experiences of employers and seasonal migrant workers; and the long-term viability of this sector.


Appendix A: Stakeholder Discussion Guide Summary

Set up

  • Confirming research details with participant

Introductions and opening

  • Definition of seasonal migrant workers

Sourcing seasonal migrant workers

  • Asked about access to seasonal labour:
    • Importance
    • Constraints
    • Main ways of recruiting
  • Feedback on Seasonal Workers Pilot/ Programme
  • Experience of labour providers and local agents
  • Patterns in labour they have observed
  • Their views on relative attractiveness of Scotland as a destination for workers

Working practices

  • Reflections on wage levels, provisions for workers and fair work principles being adopted
  • Employers asked for more detail on:
    • Teams of workers and tasks
    • Pay and other provision for workers
  • Procedures for complaints, ethical treatment and improving working conditions

Conclusions

  • Recommendations on how to positively engage with industry and sustainable solutions to the seasonal workforce in Scottish agriculture

Contact

Email: socialresearch@gov.scot

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