Why do we need Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi allows us to contact migrant groups when there is trouble and to call for help. We hope that migrant fisherman who haven’t joined our organization yet can become a member when they are on the sea. Wi-Fi can help to prevent serious cases of worker abuse or overwork. If abuse occurs, we can report it on time so that the situation does not become more severe.

This will enhance supervision of ships and prevent the industry from treating the workers poorly.The fishermen’s families can notify them if they haven’t received the fishermen’s salaries.

Wi-Fi will help prevent discrimination against migrant workers. As of now, often the captain and Taiwanese crew members have access to Wi-Fi while us migrant workers do not.

Wi-Fi will help create a healthy and safe work environment. If fishermen become sick, they can seek medical attention without having to worry about repercussions.

Wi-Fi will improve the mental health of the crew and the safety of the ship. They will be able to communicate with their friends and family and maintain personal connections and relationships.

We have launched an international campaign with our allies.

We have asked the Taiwanese government to make the provision of access to Wi-Fi as a legal requirement for all ships engaged in distant offshore fishing.

We have conducted a Wi-Fi security survey on 500 workers. We have met with government officials and stakeholders in Taiwan and abroad in case Taiwanese companies worry about their profits overseas.

We have collected 1,000 petitions from workers and 1,900 supporters. We are very grateful to them.

We have continued our dialogue with the Fisheries Agency on the issue of Wi-Fi. We thank them for their willingness to participate and contribute to the welfare of workers.

We are also in dialogue with some good employers.

We have asked the US Department of Trade to include migrant fishers’ rights and Wi-Fi in the Taiwan-US trade initiative.

We have also asked all international seafood companies, and retailers who buy tuna, squid, and other products from Taiwan to ensure that all ships have Wi-Fi.

On September 10th, during a meeting with Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs, we have asked for Wi-Fi on all ships. We thank the Minister for his time and effort to meet with us to discuss the solution.

We feel seen and supported, and we are deeply moved by his care and support that continues to grow here until today.

The US Department of Trade has provided free and secure Wi-Fi not only to ensure the digital gap, but also to show that all workers have the power. We believe that the international standards of work must be adhered to.

Through Wi-Fi, we will continue to work hard to make sure that we are heard and used in the right way. Thank all the representatives who are here.