New fishers’ union should be watershed for workers in Thai fishing industry

This week, the International Transport Workers’ Federation launched the first independent, democratic union for fishers in Thailand – the Fishers’ Rights Network. ETI’s Nick Kightley reflects on what this could mean for the fishing industry in Thailand.

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Thai government starts to act on fishing industry problems

The Thai government has announced that it will become the first Asian nation to ratify the International Labor Organization’s Convention on Work in Fishing.
THIS BLOG WAS UPDATED ON 9 JANUARY 2019

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Global implications of addressing unfair trade practices in Europe’s food chain

Supporting greater fairness in the agricultural supply chain as well as post-Brexit implications.

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Defending migrant workers in Thailand: lessons for companies

An open letter to the Thai government requests the dismissal of legal action by a local company against several human rights defenders, including ex-employees. It also has wider implications.

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International buyers urge the Thai government to protect fishery reforms

Major retailers and buyers sourcing seafood from Thailand have signed up to a collective advocacy letter aimed at preserving important regulations to protect some of the most vulnerable workers in the world

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GLJ-ILRF letter to US state on Thailand’s Tier 2 ranking in Trafficking in Persons Report 2020

A letter to Michael R. Pompeo questioning the decision in the 2020 TIP Report to maintain Thailand’s ranking at Tier 2, despite comprehensive evidence of severe weaknesses in the Thai government’s efforts to prosecute, prevent, and protect people from human trafficking in 2019.

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Tackling labour rights issues in Thailand's farmed shrimp sector

The Guardian's recent expose put Thailand’s migrant workers front and centre in the public’s attention. We look at efforts to drive change for these workers and how governments, retailers and consumers can support this.

New fishers’ union should be watershed for workers in Thai fishing industry

Thai government starts to act on fishing industry problems

Global implications of addressing unfair trade practices in Europe’s food chain

Defending migrant workers in Thailand: lessons for companies

International buyers urge the Thai government to protect fishery reforms

GLJ-ILRF letter to US state on Thailand’s Tier 2 ranking in Trafficking in Persons Report 2020

Tackling labour rights issues in Thailand's farmed shrimp sector

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