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Recruitment of Agricultural Workers

Date Shared: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 12:15
Countries and areas: 
Cyprus
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels: 
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas: 
Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration
Contributors: 
Member States
Chairmanship: 
Sweden 2013-2014
Geographical Relevance: 
National
Tags: 
Pathways for Regular Migration, Temporary and Circular Labour Migration
Summary: 

The Department of Labour of Cyprus systematically tries to fill labor shortages with foreign workers, with over 60% of the total work permits granted going to unskilled agricultural workers (foreign workers made up 36% of the sector in 2012).

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GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2013-2014 GFMD Survey Report