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Effects on UK (Receiving) - Coggle Diagram
Effects on UK (Receiving)
POSTIVE
Increased working population
and
reduced labour shortages
Generally, migrants are perceived as
hard workers
, and many are highly skilled or graduates so brough
sought after skills
during the uk construction boom
The gov also receives tax from migrant workers who are doing
jobs that the British people don't want
to do due to lower wages and unsociable hours
Polish people do not have the same workers rights as british people therefore are able to
work long hours for little pay
with attracts British employers
Migrant workers
contribute to national insurance
which helps cope with the ageing population.
Many are employed on zero-hour contracts which is a big advantage to employers as they don't need to commit to full time contracts and only use workers when needed.
Makes the UK more of a
multicultural
society which would include polish shops or aisles in supermarkets
NEGATIVE
Businesses
Poorer communities resent incomers for taking entry level jobs resulting in stagnant low paid workers
Polish immigrants may become the target of frustration caused by higher unemployment rates (Xenophobia). This can lead to segregation, tensions and racism
Immigrants are often blamed for undercutting wages as they are willing to work for lower wages and for longer hours. This can lead to exploitation
Due to the number of migrants entering scotland this can lead to increased unemployment rates as a knock-on of the economic downturn
Emergence of the informal economy as many
workers don't contribute to tax
Pressure on services
Some GP surgeries and hospitals initially found it difficult to understand the polish patients due to the language barriers and many translators had to be hired.
Migration may lead to the development of overcrowded, multi occupancy accommodation due to the pressures on housing in certain areas
The language barrier and cultural differences can lead to racial tension with ethnic groups tending not to integrate which can add to the tension
Rents and housing prices increase as demand for housing rises
The education system may become strained due to the number of children who whom English is not their first language
Those who are unable to find work are often forced into homeless shelters