Article 5 Measures to Safeguard Various Rights for example, a huge fire in the Sican factory dormitory in Taoyuan claimed the lives of six Vietnamese workers and injured five others, and a fire in the Chin- Poon factory caused the death of two Thai migrant workers. Furthermore, the investigation report sent by the Control Yuan to NHRC showed that when fishing vessels return to port, the lack of fisher-friendly facilities often forces foreign fishers to wash up on deck or in the open near the harbor. Although the Fisheries Agency has incorporated rest areas for foreign fishers into the planning of fishing ports, these spaces were not designed to support the religious beliefs, customs, and cultural characteristics of fishers of different nationalities.126 102. Recommendations: In Taiwan, 90% of the accommodations for foreign workers are provided by employers, who thus have a responsibility to care for the lives of the migrant workers they hire. The government should urge employers to implement the regulations stipulated in the Foreign Workers Living Care Service Plan to ensure a safe living environment for migrant workers. O. Right to organize and join labor unions 103. As mentioned in §201 of the national report, all migrant workers working within the territory of Taiwan, irrespective of nationality, race, or ethnicity, have the right to organize or join labor unions in accordance with the Labor Union Act . The MOL stated that it has asked local governments to give assistance to labor unions formed by foreign workers under their jurisdiction by providing relevant laws and regulations in different language versions and offering resources for translation to foreign workers’ trade unions.127 126 127 Control Yuan investigation report approved on February 8, 2023 (112 財調 0006) MOL written reply dated January 13, 2023. 73

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