Four agricultural labourers burnt alive in southern Italy
In southern Italy, four labourers were killed, apparently because they had demanded fair wages. The case sheds light on catastrophic working conditions in agriculture.
Four agricultural labourers burnt alive in southern Italy
In southern Italy, four agricultural labourers were burnt alive. The brutal murder occurred after the workers had apparently requested fair wages for their work. The case casts a shocking light on the catastrophic and degrading conditions in which many labourers must work in Italian agriculture.
While consumers in Germany and other European countries can discuss the origin and flavour of Italian products such as San Marzano or Pachino tomatoes, the question of who actually harvested these products and under what circumstances remains largely ignored.
The horrific death of the four workers illustrates shockingly how precarious the situation of many labourers is. The victims were apparently punished for fighting for fair pay. The incident clearly demonstrates that behind cheap vegetables in supermarkets often lie human suffering and exploitative working conditions.
Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung
Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung