Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new Government proposals
Thousands of seafarers are set to be better protected under new proposals announced by the Government which seek to cement proper rest periods, fairer pay and stronger rights and protections in law. Following the introduction of the national minimum wage equivalent for seafarers in domestic waters, the new laws would guarantee minimum rest periods and fair pay for every seafarer working on frequent crossings between the UK and France and the Channel Islands, extending protections beyond UK territorial waters for the […]
