Numerous investigations surround the BYD plant in Szeged: are guest workers and Hungarian subcontractors at risk?

Two fatal accidents in a few monthsThe greatest concern has centred on the fatal workplace accidents. Concerns deepenThe Orbán government had previously promised BYD management that it would bring in 10,000 guest workers for the project. According to Magyar Hang, however, BYD’s leadership is treating Chinese guest workers very badly. Some guest workers were said to have worked all seven days of the week without a day off, on shifts lasting 9-12 hours a day. Chinese BYD buys huge office building for new European HQ in Budapest’s central district