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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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