Seasonal and undocumented workers in Portugal fall through safety net


  • World
  • Tuesday, 05 May 2020

FILE PHOTO: Food supplies donated to Brazilian migrants living in an overcrowded apartment are pictured in Lisbon, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Portugal April 24, 2020. Patricia Gomes/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY./File Photo

LISBON(Reuters) - Fatima, 57, was midway through a course for the long-term unemployed at her local job centre in Lisbon, earning about 10 euros a day selling jewellery and knick-knacks at street stalls and community centres to make ends meet.

Then the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

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