How We Work


Community Work

MRCI's work is rooted in community work practice, which is based on the principles of social justice, equality and anti-discrimination. Through MRCI's worker Action Groups, Campaign Groups, Migrant's Forum and other collective spaces, the MRCI facilitates migrant workers to come together to identify shared issues, build power and take collective action for change. Please go to Community Work for more information.


The MRCI works on a variety of levels to achieve its objectives:


Campaigns

MRCI actively mobilises and campaigns for concrete policy changes that affect migrant workers and their families. Strategic campaign areas include:

  • Workplace Rights
  • Employment Permits Reform
  • Combating Forced Labour & Trafficking
  • Regularisation of Undocumented Migrants
  • Anti-Racism and Equality

Information & Referrals

The Drop-In Centre operates an information, advice and referral service to migrant workers and their families. The Drop In Centre is based in Dublin but also supports migrant workers across the country through a network of referrals.


Trainings

MRCI provides specialist information and training to agencies, organisations, trade unions and other service providers working with migrant workers around the country.


Migrants Forum

A bi-monthly meeting takes place on Sunday afternoons in Dublin for migrant workers to get critical up-to-date information, discuss issues, build solidarity and participate in MRCI campaigns and actions.


Advocacy: Workplace Rights & Irregular Migration

The MRCI Workplace Rights and Irregular Migration Teams advocate on behalf of individual migrant workers who experience exploitation in the workplace, including extreme cases of forced labour, and those who have become undocumented (irregular) in Ireland.


Worker Action Groups

MRCI supports three worker action groups fighting to defend rights and improve the conditions of workers in sectors where high levels of exploitation exist:

  • Domestic Workers Action Group
  • Restaurant Workers Action Group
  • Agricultural Workers Association


Collaborations 

MRCI collaborates with organisations at local, national and international level on migrant worker issues and works in solidarity with the community sector as a member of the Community Platform, a national coalition of 27 national organisations concerned with equality, anti-poverty and social inclusion.  MRCI also works closely with the trade union movement to take action on areas of mutual concern.