Finnish Researcher Questions Berry Picker Shortage
Finland has denied many visa requests for berry pickers. The government says there aren't enough Finnish workers. This is causing problems for the berry industry.
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs turned down most visa applications for people who wanted to pick berries. Researcher Riikka Purra believes this is because foreign workers help fill a labor gap. Finnish people can also sell their berries themselves. This shortage shows a problem in the berry harvesting industry. The industry needs more workers to pick berries.
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Highlights
Visa Rejections for Pickers
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied many visa requests for foreign berry pickers.
Lack of Finnish Workers
The decision was made because there are not enough Finnish workers.
Researcher's Concerns
Riikka Purra questioned the shortage of berry pickers in Finland.
Benefits of Foreign Workers
Foreign workers offer benefits for seasonal berry picking work.
Direct Sales Opportunity
Finnish individuals can sell berries directly without company help.