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Cleaning workforce under pressure as demand grows from coronavirus

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Often working out of hours and going unnoticed, cleaners are a critical frontline defence in the fight against COVID-19. (Miguel Quiroz in photo) Source: SBS

A workforce critical to protection against COVID-19 is the cleaning industry - but it’s under extreme pressure. Resourcing is a concern as calls grow for the largely migrant workers to be given job safety, and for international students to be allowed to work more hours.

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By Jennifer Scherer, Catalina Florez

Presented by Maridel Martinez

Source: SBS

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A workforce critical to protection against COVID-19 is the cleaning industry - but it’s under extreme pressure. Resourcing is a concern as calls grow for the largely migrant workers to be given job safety, and for international students to be allowed to work more hours.

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