This joint letter was issued to the Home Secretary as a follow up to a joint letter sent in November 2024 to raise concerns about the serious human rights abuses experienced by many migrant workers in the UK fishing industry.
The letter outlines 10 key reforms which are essential to improving labour standards and protecting workers’ rights across the UK fishing industry.
This joint letter is signed by the following signatories:
- Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX)
- International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Fisheries Section
- Nautilus International
- Stella Maris
- The Seafarers’ Charity
- Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)