Marne authorities close seasonal worker housing in Champagne

Champagne wine region seasonal workers labor conditions Damery housing inspection

The Prefect of Marne has ordered the closure of a seasonal worker accommodation site in Damery, located in the Champagne wine region, following an inspection by the gendarmerie and labor inspectors.

Authorities reported that the site was operating without the required state declarations and failed to meet basic living standards. Findings included workers being housed in tents, insufficient general hygiene, and faulty sanitary and toilet facilities. At the time of the inspection, four workers were residing at the location.

A judicial investigation has been launched at the request of the public prosecutor to determine responsibility for the organization and use of the site. This enforcement comes amid heightened inspections during the grape harvest season to ensure the safety and living conditions of seasonal laborers.

Entities

Champagne · Damery · Gendarmerie · Labor Inspection · Prefecture of Marne

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] The site had faulty sanitary facilities and toilets. www.bienpublic.com · france3-regions.franceinfo.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A judicial investigation has been opened to determine responsibilities regarding the accommodation. france3-regions.franceinfo.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] The general hygiene of the premises was judged insufficient. www.bienpublic.com · france3-regions.franceinfo.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Prefect of Marne ordered the closure of a seasonal worker accommodation site in Damery. www.bienpublic.com · france3-regions.franceinfo.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Seasonal workers were being housed in tents. www.bienpublic.com · france3-regions.franceinfo.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Four workers were being housed at the site at the time of the inspection. www.bienpublic.com · www.ledauphine.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The accommodation site had not been declared to state services. www.bienpublic.com · france3-regions.franceinfo.fr · www.ledauphine.com

Sources

Marne. Vendanges en Champagne : la préfecture ferme un hébergement de saisonniers jugé « indigne » [www.bienpublic.com]

2 days ago

Marne. Vendanges en Champagne : la préfecture ferme un hébergement de saisonniers jugé « indigne » [www.estrepublicain.fr]

2 days ago

Des vendangeurs logés sous tente : un hébergement indigne fermé en Champagne [france3-regions.franceinfo.fr]

2 days ago

Marne. Vendanges en Champagne : la préfecture ferme un hébergement de saisonniers jugé « indigne » [www.ledauphine.com]

2 days ago