Burj Khalifa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:Labor controversy[edit]
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Burj Khalifa was built primarily by workers from South Asia and East Asia.[132][133] This is generally because the current generation of UAE locals prefer government jobs and consider private sector jobs to be below them. Also, because of the benefits available from the UAE government, most locals would rather rely on these benefits and not go to work.[134] On 17 June 2008, there were 7,500 skilled workers employed at the construction site.[34] Press reports indicated in 2006 that skilled carpenters at the site earned £4.34 a day, and labourers earned £2.84.[132] According to a BBC investigation and a Human Rights Watch report, the workers were housed in abysmal conditions, and worked long hours for low pay.[135][136][137] During the construction of Burj Khalifa, only one construction-related death was reported.[138] However, workplace injuries and fatalities in the UAE are "poorly documented".[135]
On 21 March 2006, about 2,500 workers, who were upset over buses that were delayed for the end of their shifts, protested, damaged cars, offices, computers, and construction equipment.[132] A Dubai Interior Ministry official said the rioters caused almost £500,000 in damage.[132] Most of the workers involved in the riot returned the following day but refused to work.[132]
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