Nuclear gypsy

A nuclear gypsy is a temporary worker who performs the least desirable work in the nuclear power industry. Japanese writer gave this name to "contract workers who have traditionally performed the dirtiest, most dangerous jobs for Japan's power utilities." These are "construction workers, truck drivers, and unemployed men ... [s]ome ... recruited from day-labor centers where jobless people gather hoping to find work." About a hundred subcontractors employ about 3,000 workers, compared to about 400 workers directly employed by TEPCO.

Nuclear gypsy

A nuclear gypsy is a temporary worker who performs the least desirable work in the nuclear power industry. Japanese writer gave this name to "contract workers who have traditionally performed the dirtiest, most dangerous jobs for Japan's power utilities." These are "construction workers, truck drivers, and unemployed men ... [s]ome ... recruited from day-labor centers where jobless people gather hoping to find work." About a hundred subcontractors employ about 3,000 workers, compared to about 400 workers directly employed by TEPCO.