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<p>The Government has made substantial progress in implementing the Nine Point Plan.
This includes:</p><p>· Bringing in the Seafarers’ Wages Act, which will ensure that
those working on ships operating a regular international service from the UK are paid
at least an equivalent to the National Minimum Wage while in UK waters. This will
help to reduce the financial benefit of employing seafarers from far afield on worse
terms and conditions. The Act is expected to come into force in the summer alongside
French legislation which together will form a minimum wage corridor across the Dover
strait, backed by law on both sides.· Introducing a statutory Code of Practice to
address ‘fire and rehire’ practices, aiming to ensure employees are properly consulted
and treated fairly. Employment tribunals will be able to increase employee compensation
by 25% if an employer unreasonably fails to comply.· Launching the Seafarers’ Charter,
with Brittany Ferries, Condor, DFDS, Stena Line and now P&O Ferries committing
to work towards meeting its requirements. These include paying seafarers at least
an equivalent to the national minimum wage throughout their engagement, having 2 week
on / 2 week off tours of duty as a baseline on high-intensity routes, and providing
adequate training and development opportunities.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to work
to improve seafarer welfare in the UK and around the world.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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