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 D: Workers Discussion Guide Summary

Set Up

  • Confirming research details with participant.

Experience of Local Agents, Labour Providers and Recruiters

  • How they came to work in Scottish agriculture this year and first year (if returnee).
  • Ease of arrangements, concerns and costs

Work

  • Expectations of tasks, pay, hours, working and living conditions
  • Reality of tasks, pay, hours, working and living conditions
  • Accuracy of information received
  • Degree of comfort with making suggestions and complaints to employer.

Provision

  • Accommodation, transport, food

Overall experience and comparisons

  • Positives and negatives of experience
  • Comparisons with working at home, rest of UK, other sectors
  • Intention to return and reasoning.

Conclusions

  • Any further points to raise
  • Confirming incentive payment arrangements.

Contact

Email: socialresearch@gov.scot

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