Pope Francis in Prato denounces exploitation of migrant workers



ROME: -- Pope Francis on a visit to Prato, a small town near Florence, denounced the exploitation of migrant workers and the sweatshop conditions many are forced to endure.

He chose Prato as the town is a magnet for Chinese nationals looking to work in the textile trade.

In December 2013 seven Chinese workers were burned to death in a fire in an unregulated factory after working a 16 hour-shift:
“Allow me to remember the five Chinese men and two women, who died two years ago due to a fire in the industrial zone of Prato. It is a tragedy of exploitation and of inhumane living conditions,” he said.

However, locals claim that if the number of clandestine workers are taken into account that figure could be as high as 50,000.

Authorities say great strides have been taken to enforce labour laws and to tax profits.


-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2015-11-11

Human trafficking Italian style.....but nobody is threatening to "red card" their clothing...

Hmm.

He should stick to religion and clean his filthy church up , maybe give a little instead of taking all the time.these guys are just selling hope.