High Risk Low Pay

Falls from height are the foremost risk for window cleaners. Unlike in Scotland, there is no government licensing in The United States, England or Wales - this means anyone can claim to be a window cleaner. Window cleaning is considered the most dangerous job in many countries with high rises. Rainy days are considered too dangerous to deploy this kind of work force. But windows must be cleaned during the winter months. In cold climate, that's a serious work hazard.

On this glorious early Miami Saturday morning, a team of 12 workers finishing up this shiny face of the TownCenter One building ready for business to move in. You'd think this is a high paying job but it's not. It usually pays low salaries and many workers may come from the minimum wage or illegal labor pool. Another sad fact of life.