The Indonesian Labor Welfare Paradox: Unpacking the Persistent Gap Between Rising Wages and Stagnant Worker Prosperity

International Labor Day, celebrated annually on May 1st, consistently serves as a global platform for workers to voice their enduring demands for higher wages and improved welfare. In Indonesia, these…

Indonesian Fishermen Stranded in Cape Verde Amid Unpaid Wages and Abandonment by Portuguese Vessel Owners

Surono, a 47-year-old fisherman from Tegal, Central Java, never anticipated that his pursuit of economic stability would lead to a year-long purgatory in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Seeking…

Abandoned Indonesian Crew Members on Portuguese Tuna Vessel Demand Unpaid Wages in Cape Verde

The promise of a lucrative career in the international tuna fishing industry has transformed into a protracted nightmare for Surono, a 47-year-old fisherman from Tegal, Central Java. For more than…