Press Release: More protection for seafares’ labour rights

The Council of the European Union dealing with employment and social policy issues (EPSCO) agreed on the 11 December 2014 its position on an amending directive on seafarers. The directive aimed to provide for a more uniform protection of seafarers' labour rights.

The new piece of legislation included the right to information and consultation and gave seafarers the same rights as those enjoyed by workers on shore. It also took into account the particular nature of the shipping sector.

European Commission: RAPID: STATEMENT/14/2582: Commissioner Thyssen welcomes Council's agreement on proposals to better protect seafarers and inland waterway workers http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-14-2582_en.htm

ESO: Background information: More protection for seafares' labour rights http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-more-protection-for-seafares-labour-rights/

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