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Social association emphasizes the importance of diversity in social professions
Without employees with a migration background, nursing homes, hospitals and childcare facilities in Darmstadt would hardly be able to be maintained – this is emphasized by the AWO Darmstadt in a press release.
“Last weekend, the residents of the Rosenhöhe retirement home demonstrated and made it clear that the care system would collapse if skilled workers with a migration background were suddenly gone. Their message is: Remigration, as demanded by the AfD, would cause the system to collapse ,” says Michael Siebel , chairman of the AWO Darmstadt .
Shortage of skilled workers in nursing and daycare centers
press release from AWO Darmstadt at the six daycare centers are no longer possible without international colleagues. "Given the shortage of skilled workers, it's already difficult enough," adds Siebel .
AWO criticizes AfD statements on migration and care
The AWO Darmstadt statements by the AfD claiming there is no shortage of nursing staff. "These claims are a distorted picture of reality ," says Siebel. Furthermore, the current political debate is leading to a blanket stigmatization of migration .
"There is no question that criminals do not belong in our country. But the AfD fails to recognize that the vast majority of immigrants have learned our language and a profession. They are well integrated and contribute to social cohesion ," said Siebel.
In recent weeks, the residents of Darmstadt repeatedly demonstrated their stance against right-wing extremist ideology through demonstrations . Last Saturday, they again stood up for a diverse and inclusive society . "The AWO Darmstadt the AWO Darmstadt press release concludes .
(DARMSTADT – RED/AWO)