The summer heat in Italy has taken a deadly toll on migrant workers toiling in fields to pick fruits and vegetables. The death of Dalvir Singh, a flower picker who collapsed from extreme heat and exhaustion, highlights the brutal conditions faced by these workers in the scorching Italian sun.
Singh’s death is just one of the many tragedies that have befallen migrant workers in Italy’s agricultural industry. Many workers, mostly from countries like India and sub-Saharan Africa, endure long hours, low wages, and lack of rights while working in the fields.
Reports of migrant workers being exploited, forced to work in dangerous conditions, and living in squalid conditions in ghettoes have raised concerns about human rights violations in Italy’s agricultural sector. Many workers face dehydration, exhaustion, and even death due to extreme heat and harsh working conditions.
Despite the billions of euros generated by Italy’s food industry, migrant workers continue to suffer, with little protection or recourse for their exploitation. Activists and researchers are calling attention to the systemic issues that allow these abuses to persist, urging for greater protections for vulnerable workers.
As climate change continues to drive up temperatures in Italy, the risks faced by migrant workers working in the fields will only increase. The tragic death of Dalvir Singh serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers in Italy’s agricultural sector.
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