Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site
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from euronews3 months ago
The Labour Prosecutor's Office reported that 163 Chinese nationals were rescued from slavery-like conditions, having their passports confiscated and 60% of their wages withheld.
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BYD, the electric vehicle maker, announced it would terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction after discovering that workers faced critical sanitary issues and inadequate living conditions.
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Officials stated that the workers were forced to pay for their airfare and that the living conditions included beds without mattresses and insufficient toilets.
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BYD pledged to provide housing for the rescued workers in nearby hotels and emphasized their commitment to improving working conditions at their construction sites.
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