Jon Purizhansky | Buffalo News, New York

  Romania and Bulgaria are stepping into a new role in Europe’s labor market, welcoming foreign workers and relying on them to support their economic momentum. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in two key sectors: logistics and agriculture . These industries are facing rising demand and are struggling with a domestic labor shortfall, accelerating the need for skilled, committed, and mobile foreign talent. Logistics: Keeping the Supply Chain Running. Romania and Bulgaria are strategically located near major EU corridors. Romania borders Ukraine and is a gateway into the Balkans, while Bulgaria connects to Turkey and Southeastern trade routes. These locations have made both countries regional logistics hubs. In Romania, logistics and warehousing grew by 14% in 2023, according to Eurostat. Bulgaria’s transport sector, which includes freight forwarding and distribution, accounts for more than 12% of national GDP. But while infrastructure is growing, staffing it has proven d...

Nelson Mandela once said, “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” By implementing ethical global labor practices and socially responsible policies, we are bettering the trade world by ensuring both the communities and the environments are being taken care of rather than taken advantage of, says NY based immigration attorney Jon Purizhansky . It should also be noted that global labor practices like fair trade are equally good for the reputation of the partnering organization, creating a beautiful and trusting interdependent relationship. It is easy for some major corporations to profit off of desperate workers in desperate situations. After all, this has been a problem since the beginning of humankind. While it still happens all over the world, consumers are starting to take notice, and support for fair trade companies grows stronger every day, reflects Jon Purizhansky . Ethical global labor practices ensure fair trade fo...