Tag: pickers
Mushroom pickers have found human remains
Human remains have been found by a mushroom picker in a forest around Flygstaden in Söderhamn.It is currently unclear how long the remains have been at the site.The police have…
Vulnerable berry pickers will receive better support in Norrbotten
The county board in Norrbotten started its knowledge campaign already before the summer to counteract the vulnerability of the berry pickers. For example, around 50 foreign berry pickers were abandoned…
attack on truffle pickers kills over 50
At least 53 people were killed southeast of Sokhne in central Syria on Friday, February 17, 2023, in an attack attributed to the Islamic State (IS) group by state television.…
Alert on shadow contracts – license for berry pickers under review
Last year, a record number of seasonal workers from Thailand came to Sweden, and since then there have been testimonies of shadow contracts and poor working conditions. Now the Swedish…
Awakening: New information on the exploitation of Thai pickers | Sitra listed the megatrends
The main news of the morning: The recording obtained by MOT reveals: The exploitation of Thai pickers was already reported to the Finnish authorities a couple of years ago, but…
Apple pickers Bert, Sonja and Piet are over 60, but still work every day: ‘I can recommend it to anyone over 65’
Fruit grower Jacco Merkens likes to work with older employees. “They work hard, are never sick and very loyal. And I think the atmosphere at the company is very important.…
A record number of berry pickers to Sweden
Facts: Granted work permits for berry picking Number of work permits granted for pickers of wild berries: 2021: 5,176 2020: 3,092 2019: 6,199 2018: 4,987 2017: 3,079 2016: 3,326 2015:…
A record number of berry pickers are expected this summer
Facts: Granted work permits for berry picking Number of work permits granted for pickers of wild berries: 2021: 5 176 2020: 3 092 2019: 6 199 2018: 4,987 2017: 3,079…