Oxfam in Thailand is calling on employers in the fishing industry to provide their workers with a monthly wage to help ensure their quality of life during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chakchai Comthongdee, a campaign coordinator for Oxfam, said since most workers in the fishing industry are paid a daily wage, many do not earn any income on their days off.
While the workers are assured a minimum wage as specified by the law, Mr Chakchai said they should be paid monthly, which would allow the workers to plan ahead and improve their quality of life.
The lack of a monthly wage, he said, has made it almost impossible for many workers to afford quality food and medicine.
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