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Thu 05 May 2007Migrant workers in EU tend to be in low paid jobsA new report has found that migrant workers in Europe tend to be segregated in low-paid jobs which offer limited opportunities for upward mobility.The report, drawn up by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), also says that migrant workers are more likely to suffer unhealthy working conditions, to work longer hours and to perform shift work, night work and weekend work.