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Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain

  • Four Indonesian fishermen have filed a lawsuit against Bumble Bee Seafoods, claiming they were beaten and trapped while working on vessels supplying tuna to the company, as stated by their lawyer Agnieszka Fryszman.
  • The lawsuit alleges Bumble Bee violated the Trafficking Victims Protection Act by profiting from forced labor and indicates that the fishermen were subjected to abusive conditions.
  • Bumble Bee stated it does not comment on pending litigation, but the lawsuit seeks compensation for unpaid wages and changes in the company's supply chain practices.
  • Fryszman highlighted the need for accountability for U.S. Companies benefiting from forced labor, stating, "What you see is really devastating".
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Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain

Lawyers representing four Indonesian fishermen say they were beaten and trapped on vessels that were part of the global supply chain that provided tuna to Bumble Bee Seafoods.

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The Business Journal broke the news in on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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