Journalist Sarah Haaij sees exploitation in Amsterdam: 'Even my left-wing friends don't know whether their cleaner has a passport'
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Journalist Sarah Haaij (41) tells Het Parool in an interview that she sees a lot of exploitation in Amsterdam. According to her, this often happens in places where people don't expect it.
Haaij says that even people who call themselves politically left-wing often don't know under what conditions their cleaner works.
Haaij points out that many workers in cleaning, hospitality and construction are in a vulnerable position. Some do not have a valid passport or a residence permit. As a result, they often don't dare to complain about low wages, long working days or poor working conditions. They are afraid that they will lose their jobs or be deported.
Sources: Het Parool
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