MEDU Report Highlights Struggles of Migrant Workers in Italy

According to a new report by Doctors for Human Rights (MEDU) migrant workers in southern Italy continue to face tough conditions. The group has been helping workers in the Piana di Gioia Tauro area for 12 years which was offering medical and legal support through a mobile clinic.

Many migrants workers of age between 31 to 50 are working in citrus farms picking oranges and other fruits, most of them belongs to West AfricaNorth Africa, Sudan, and Bulgaria. Over 87% of workers have legal residence permits, but still they face many problems at work.

Workers are facing several issues like short-term contracts lasting from one week to three months and no job security.Many are less paid less, and some do not receive any payslips. 

Finding a proper place to live is also a big challenge. Many workers stay in overcrowded shelters or makeshift homes with poor conditions. There are not enough houses for them, and many end up living in unhealthy places.

Though the years are passing workers are coming and working in this harsh condition but the situation has not improved much in this region. The question by MEDU is indicating for the need of better rights and fair treatment for these workers. The human right advocates should be raise there voice for them.

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