Employers, Trade Unions and Migration in Poland

As Poland transitions from a country of emigration to a key destination for foreign workers, its labour market faces new pressures—and so do its social partners. Employers, Trade Unions and Migration in Poland offers the first in-depth analysis of how Polish trade unions and employer organisations have responded to labour migration between 2016 and 2024. Drawing on interviews, policy analysis, and discourse studies, Agnieszka Kulesa explores how economic needs, political shifts, and public debates have shaped their positions. While employers advocate for liberal migration policies to address labour shortages, trade unions balance concerns over social dumping with efforts to protect migrant workers. Set against the backdrop of COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and evolving EU frameworks, this timely study provides essential insights into migration governance in Central and Eastern Europe. It is a vital resource for scholars, students, and policymakers in migration studies, labour economics, and industrial relations.