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The Guardian: Abuses faced by workers who catch our fish

March 14, 2024

The Guardian sheds light on the reality of the global fishing industry that supplies seafood to the United States and Europe: Fishers face horrendous conditions at sea, falling victim to violence, exploitation, and even slavery at the hands of their employers. The ITF-FRN stands in solidarity with fishers worldwide, demanding governments and corporations take decisive action to safeguard fishers’ labor rights and raise industry standards across the global seafood supply chain.

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