Work Camp in Lower Silesia: Ukrainians not paid for picking strawberries

Authorities in Lower Silesia have uncovered a work camp where 33 Ukrainians (28 women / 5 men) were workng in scandalous conditions. They were supposed to earn 2 zl. (less than 50 euro cents) per basket of strawberries picked. Below we can see an example of wages paid for the period of May 4 - May 31 of this year: 122 zloties net - or about 30 euros for almost one month of work!

Besides this the people lived in cramped conditions with improper sanitation and no working refrigerator. The public prosecutor's office has been informed and the employer faces fines for, among other things violating the labour law, illegally employing people, creating health and sanity risks. He may also face criminal charges.