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Screwing Filipinos & Imprisoning Lawyers: Seafarers “Protection Act” Protects Cruise Line Employers

By Jim Walker on August 18, 2016
Posted in Crew Member Rights

Filipinos are the most mistreated seafarers on the high seas. They work long hours every single day on tankers and cargo & cruise ships far away from their families for long periods of time for little money.   

When Filipino crew members are injured and disabled in accidents or due to the cumulative trauma caused…

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