“How undocumented migrant workers are the dirty secret of Paris Olympics 2024”

…behind these awe-inspiring structures, constructed with remarkable speed, lies the untold story of hundreds of illegal immigrants.

Their undocumented and unprotected labour is the foundation of this monumental project.

These men toil for less than the legal minimum wage, their sweat and sacrifices hidden behind the facade of Olympic grandeur…

These able-bodied young men, hailing from across the Mediterranean, are drawn by the promise of opportunity, yet they find themselves relegated to the margins of society.

They become the invisible workforce, taking on the blue-collar jobs the French no longer desire…

…Imed highlighted how he pays 900 euros monthly to a fictitious company for falsified pay slips to secure his residency application, unwittingly allowing his identity to be exploited in further employment scams.

This complex arrangement shields his employers from taxes and legal responsibilities, perpetuating a cycle of exploitation and legal vulnerability among the undocumented workforce in France…

Imed and his peers endure gruelling hours and extra shifts without sick leave or vacations...