UK government fails to prepare transition for own visa rule change
The government of the United Kingdom has failed to prepare adequately for its own changes to visa rules, and now underpaid migrant fishers will be forced to pay the price…
Carisanne, August 1999
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UK supermarkets told, don’t buy into voluntary ‘standards’ spin
UK supermarkets are being advised to steer clear of voluntary standards, tools and certifications when it comes to clearing their seafood supply chains of labour exploitation and modern slavery. ITF…
Marking progress for fishing workers as tactics shift to retailers and consumers
Unions representing more than 129,000 fishers are gathering in Amsterdam this week to set their agenda for advancing fishers’ rights, safety and working conditions. The International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF)…
Loophole leaves migrant crews open to systematic abuse
A report by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) claims that migrant fishermen working on UK vessels are vulnerable to systematic labour exploitation as the Government refuses close loopholes in…
IUF and ITF have welcomed outcomes of the 34th COFI assembly. Image: FAO
New FAO declaration good news for fishermen
Global union federations the IUF and the ITF have welcomed the adoption of the Declaration for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture at the 34th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organization…
