A group of Indonesian fishermen have filed a federal lawsuit against Bumble Bee Foods, alleging the company knowingly benefited from forced labor on tuna-fishing vessels operated by its suppliers. The fishermen report harrowing experiences, including minimal food leading them to eat bait, physical abuse from captains, medical neglect, and high financial exploitation. The accusations emphasize a need for justice and awareness of labor abuses in the seafood industry, shedding light on practices enduring in global supply chains that affect workers' lives.
A lawsuit filed by Indonesian fishermen accuses Bumble Bee Foods of benefiting from forced labor on tuna-fishing ships amid shocking abuse and neglect of workers.
Muhammad Syafi'i, one of the plaintiffs, stated, 'I want justice... for my fate. And for my friends who are still out there,' highlighting the dire conditions faced by crew members.
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