Strawberry Fields Again: Migrant Women under Covid-19
Strawberry fields in the Spanish south western region of Huelva has witnessed an important boom during the last few years. The workforce is mainly constituted by migrant regular and irregular workers, mostly women. By Fernando Mendiola Gonzalo (Public University of [...]
Norwegian Study Looks at How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Affecting People’s Health and Careers
Young people experiencing temporary layoffs are considering shifting careers. Meanwhile, lower-earning adults with less education are having a harder time following the recommendations of public health authorities, making them more susceptible to contracting the illness. By Svenn Erik Mamelund & [...]
The Struggle for Survival will be Fought in the Hospitals and on the Streets
On 2 April 2020, Paul Krugman has published an article in "The New York Times" reflecting on the consequences of Covid-19 for U.S. workers. In his article "The Covid-19 Slump Has Arrived", he speaks of "the economic equivalent of a medically induced coma" with [...]