Eastern European construction workers have been plagued by unequal pay and subpar working conditions, but several Danish trade unions initiatives are trying to make them feel welcome. For example, the BJMF union of construction workers has created posters in around seven languages, providing information on how to get in touch with the right people and on other union initiatives directed at migrant construction workers.
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