VOICED : Migrant workers fear for future amid

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by migrant workers in Cyprus, including job loss, financial strain, and family separation. It highlights the impact of austerity measures on employment and the increasing difficulty of affording domestic help. The narrative also covers the exploitation and legal challenges non-EU workers face, emphasizing the precarious existence of these workers on the island.

What is the main reason for the financial difficulties faced by the woman working as a cleaner?

• Her salary was cut in half.

• Her husband is working abroad.

• She has too many debts.

• Her child is in school.

What is Luca's plan due to his unemployment situation?

• Return to Romania with his daughter.

• Enroll in a training program.

• Look for a job in another country.

• Start a new business in Cyprus.

How are austerity measures affecting migrant workers in Cyprus?

• They are receiving higher wages.

• They are working fewer hours.

• Their jobs are becoming unaffordable luxuries.

• They are getting more job opportunities.

What happens to non-EU migrant workers if they cannot find a new job within 30 days?

• They become illegal residents.

• They receive unemployment benefits.

• They are deported immediately.

• They are offered government jobs.

What is a potential consequence of the legal challenges faced by non-EU migrants?

• Higher wages.

• Increased job security.

• Exploitation and underground work.

• Access to free education.