The pea pickers in this photo are from Bulgaria, Rumania and other central European countries.
They are housed in accomodation near Stratford and bussed to the site to pick peas. Paid on a piece work basis they are garuanteed at least the minimum wage. With practice the better pickers earn well above that and earn around £80 a day. Many of the pickers return year after year often bringing friends or relatives with them.
The jobs are available through the jobcentre in Evesham but locals don't apply.
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
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