Summary : Very present on the Southwest farms in France, foreign seasonal yet remain largely invisible, and almost never talk about their working conditions. Access to the rights is almost impossible for these workers which combine the factors of isolation, are … Continue reading
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Far from the European Eldorado, slavery in Lot-et-Garonne
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Summarize : The appeal trial of a farmer who employed Senegalese irregularly, making them work up to 13 hours a day without ever paying for them, testifies to the existence of situations close form modern slavery in our land. Yet … Continue reading
Another season linving in the streets?
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Summary : Last year, Sahrawi Spanish seasonal workers were expelled twice from their makeshift camps, while working day in Libourne vineyards. Both castles that appeal to service providers and have no direct contact with the seasonal, and public authorities are … Continue reading
Seasonal Migrants in agriculture: a “shot in the arm” for employers, rights stifled for workers.
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Summary : In the Lot-et-Garonne department, the use of foreign seasonal workers – mainly Polish people – to meet the agricultural needs is widespread. For employers, they are a labor hardworking and flexible, unlike local job seekers. A priori, interests … Continue reading
(Français) Marne : 240 vendangeurs polonais logés dans des conditions indignes – Le Parisien, septembre 2014
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Article paru dans Le Parisien, 24 septembre 2014. “Une enquête pour “traite d’êtres humains et travail dissimulé” a été ouverte par le parquet de Châlons-en-Champagne après la découverte à Fleury-la-Rivière (Marne) de 240 vendangeurs polonais logés dans des conditions indignes, … Continue reading