The Hidden Exploitation of Vacation Cruise Line Workers

Some vacation cruise lines have faced accusations of treating workers unfairly. Some reported issues have been include very long work hours, low or late pay and poor living or health conditions onboard. Many cruise ship employees come from countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and India, where working overseas is a common way to support their families. Because these jobs are so important to them and their families, some workers may be afraid to report problems. They might worry about losing their jobs, being sent home early, or not being hired again in the future. Critics say that even though there are international rules meant to protect these workers—often called the “Seafarers’ Bill of Rights” under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006)—some complaints are not fully investigated or strongly enforced by countries like the United States and other developed nations where many cruises begin.#cruiselines#vacation#thepeoplesvoicepodcast Check out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research