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Wage Discrimination Against Seafarers Violates Human Rights

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The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ruled that Filipino and Indonesian seafarers on Dutch vessels face discrimination, receiving lower wages than their EU counterparts despite equal working conditions. This landmark decision highlights the violation of economic rights and calls for reevaluation of wage practices in the maritime sector, emphasizing equal pay for equal work.

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Philippine Labor Group Challenges Seafarers’ Bond Requirement in Magna Carta Petition

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A labor group in the Philippines has petitioned the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of a bond requirement in the Magna Carta for Seafarers. This provision, not imposed on land-based workers, places an unfair financial burden on seafarers. The group argues that it discriminates against seafarers and delays justice while adding financial strain.

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