Third of Ukrainians lost jobs in Poland - poll

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01.04.2020 09:18

Ukrinform

A third of Ukrainian migrant workers in Poland have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, they are complaining about restrictions and income cuts, according to Wirtualne Media, with reference to a poll conducted by IRCenter.

The survey shows that 60% of Ukrainians complain about the influence of restrictions imposed by the Polish government. About 30% of respondents said they had lost their jobs or had been obliged to substantially limit their jobs. At the same time, 27% have problems with employment. Some 3% of Ukrainians lost housing in Poland.

Most migrant workers say they are not afraid of the coronavirus epidemic and are worried about their job difficulties.

According to the survey, 22% of Ukrainians said they would stay in the country illegally if their stay in Poland was over. However, 7% of respondents do not rule out that if the quarantine is delayed, they will have to return to Ukraine to have their documents reissued.

Sociologists also found that one in five Ukrainians came to Poland with a biometric passport and found a job there without a work visa.