5 Key Insights on PH-UK Deal Ending Abuse of Filipino Fishers This title effectively summarizes the main topic of the blog post, which is the proposed deal between the Philippines (PH) and the UK to address the issue of abuse and exploitation faced by thousands of Filipino migrant fishermen.

5 Key Insights on PH-UK Deal Ending Abuse of Filipino Fishers

The UK and the Philippines have been working together to address the long-standing issue of abuse and exploitation faced by thousands of Filipino migrant fishermen. Here are 5 key insights on the deal aimed at ending this abuse

1. Ongoing Exploitation Despite their vital contribution to the UK's fishing industry, thousands of Filipino migrant fishermen continue to face exploitation and human trafficking. They work long hours for low wages, with little protection from labor laws.

Imagine if you were working on a fishing boat, miles away from land, and your only source of income was the fish you caught. You would want fair compensation for your hard work, right? Unfortunately, many Filipino migrant fishermen are not afforded this basic right.

2. Harmonizing Work Contracts The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has pushed for a bilateral labor agreement between the Philippines and the UK to harmonize work contracts and extend labor protection to all migrant fishers.

Harmonizing Work Contracts for Fairness

3. Migrant Fishers Deserve Better Treatment Filipino fishermen who entered the UK through transit visas are being exploited by UK fishing operators, who deny them proper labor protections. They deserve better working conditions, fair wages, and a chance to improve their lives.

It's unacceptable that migrant fishers are not being treated with dignity and respect. They deserve better than to be taken advantage of.

4. Strengthening Labor Protections A PH-UK bilateral labor agreement would strengthen labor protections for migrant fishers, ensuring they receive fair treatment and are not taken advantage of.

Strengthening Labor Protections for Migrant Fishers

5. Ending the Cycle of Exploitation By ratifying ILO Convention 188 and implementing a PH-UK bilateral labor agreement, we can end the cycle of exploitation that has plagued Filipino fishermen for decades.

Imagine if every time you went fishing, you had to worry about being exploited? It's unacceptable that this has been the reality for many Filipino migrant fishers. By taking action, we can put an end to this abuse and ensure that these workers are treated with dignity and respect.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

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