For a wage to be a living wage, it must meet weekly, monthly and annual costs, not just an hourly amount. That's where collective bargaining with trade unions comes in.

"I'm really proud of what I've achieved. I'm saving money and looking forward to the future."

"In the old days there were too many hours"

"They refused to give me any other duties, and terminated my employment. I felt so sick I didn't really care." 

"I'm able to balance family responsibilities and work ok"

"It gets very hot out in the field, and I often get headaches"

"I didn't know about my rights before the training," Tabitha says, "but since that day I know my rights”.

"It was very difficult to leave Latvia. I had no idea how to find a job and where I could live."