Call to reform work permits to end low-pay ‘indentured servitude’

The work permits system is in need of reform as it creates “indentured servitude” by tying some non-EU workers to their employees.
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The work permits system is in need of reform as it creates “indentured servitude” by tying some non-EU workers to their employees.
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