This week’s story of corruption within world’s football authority FIFA has not only started uncovering massive criminal activities, but has also exposed the situation for migrant workers in Qatar. The World Cup in 2022 is supposed to be held in Qatar, but there is growing international pressure on the country because of the thousands of workers who are killed at workplaces. The International Trade Union Confederation has used this week’s arrests to further their campaign for greater rights for migrant workers in Qatar and for the establishment of independent trade unions.
This week’s story of corruption within world’s football authority FIFA has not only started uncovering massive criminal activities, but has also exposed the situation for migrant workers in Qatar. The World Cup in 2022 is supposed to be held in Qatar, but there is growing international pressure on the country because of the thousands of workers who are killed at workplaces. The International Trade Union Confederation has used this week’s arrests to further their campaign for greater rights for migrant workers in Qatar and for the establishment of independent trade unions.
