The nation is ranked the world’s richest and could ask the world cup contractors to pay far more than this. Unite assistant general secretary Gail Cartmail described pay, working conditions and accommodation in Qatar for migrant construction workers as “appalling” in many cases. In time for the most controversial World Cup ever, £5billion is being spent in Qatar on the new stadiums as well as transport links and roads. As with all the venues, the staff are not employed by the Qatar Supreme Committee organising the World Cup, but the contractor doing the work. Some stadium workers have accommodation nearby, with no need for travel.

Source: Daily Mirror May 19, 2019 21:02 UTC