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Voluntary certifications and standards

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The ratification of the work in fishing convention (ILO C188), proper consultation with workers and worker’s representatives, formal social dialogue and implementation of CBAs, either at national, sectoral, port, fleet, vessel or company level are all essential parts of this convention that cannot be sidestepped through voluntary standards.

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