The unseen struggles of Norway's migrant workers

 

Migrant workers in Norway now have legal protection from predatory hiring firms after years of battle. However, a recent decision by the European Free Trade Association (Efta) has diminished the contentment of foreign employees.

Norway’s migrant workers face hidden hardships that are frequently ignored. Their troubles have gotten worse as a result of an Efta ruling.

A European Free Trade Association (Efta) decision prompted a trade union protest outside Oslo’s parliament last month. Trade unions in Norway voiced their opposition to the unethical employment firms.

In Norway, migrant workers obtained legal protection from exploitative hiring agencies. Construction companies in Oslo, Viken, and Vestfold were not allowed to employ hiring agencies under the law. Employers stop hiring agencies to fill positions with migrant employees.

An European Free Trade Association (Efta) decision prompted a trade union protest outside Oslo’s parliament last month. Trade unions in Norway voiced their opposition to the illegal employment firms.

In Norway, migrant workers obtained legal protection from exploitative hiring agencies. Construction companies in Oslo, Viken, and Vestfold were not allowed to employ hiring agencies under the law. Employers stop hiring agencies to fill positions with migrant employees.