Findings from this research expand current knowledge about the various reasons why trafficking and exploitation persist in the Thai fishing industry, despite various state and corporate actions to prevent and address it.
The main recommendation is to develop a ground- up and top-down collaboration involving businesses and government to pilot a a formal recruitment channel onto labour safe vessels in the Thai fishing sector. Developing a more stable, steady, and legal flow of workers, with strengthened safe guards for the welfare of migrant fishing crew, should be a high priority for both business and government alike.
Excerpt of a contract between corporate supplier and its Business Partner (Supplier, Recruitment Agency, Contractor).
All workers, and migrant workers in particular, should have access to grievance mechanisms that allow them to voice concerns without fear of punishment or retribution. The provision of these mechanisms by the employer is particularly crucial for mig...Read More
Prepared by Sanjeev Dasgupta and Ana Maria Soto, Issara Institute. According to the 2017 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, there are about 40 million people living in modern slavery situations worldwide. The Asia-Pacific region has the highest...Read More
This guide contains practical steps and considerations for the responsible recruitment and supply of workers during Covid-19 for use by employers and labour providers/recruiters in global supply chains. Particularly relevant for essential sectors wh...Read More
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