result in inequitable treatment.
(3) They requested more explicit language in the guidelines to prevent
vessel owners from deducting Wi-Fi expenses from fishers’ wages.
(4) They advocated for an increase in the Wi-Fi data allowance for
each crew member, without fishers incurring additional costs for extra
data, and called for relevant training on the service's usage.
(5) They also asserted that the usage guidelines should incorporate
enforcement mechanisms to ensure vessel owners' compliance.
NHRC Chairperson Chen Chu expressed her support, stating that all
fishers should enjoy fundamental communication rights. She concurred
that reasonable Wi-Fi use during rest periods for contacting family
members should be standard practice for offshore workers. Furthermore,
she highlighted that future initiatives would aim to foster collaboration
among the government, industry, and advocacy groups to ensure that the
labor rights of fishers are consistent with international standards.
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