Roster of services provided by AMOSUP, Philippines

Date Shared:

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 12:45

Countries and areas:

Philippines

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work

Contributors:

Civil Society

Chairmanship:

Belgium 2007

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration and Health, Decent Work, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants

Summary:

The Associated Marine Officers and Seafarers Unions of the Philippines (AMOSUP) provides a roster of services to its members, including hospitalization and medical benefits to the seafarers, their spouses and families under a broad preventive, diagnostic and curative program. AMOSUP also provides legal representation, pension plans, life insurance and burial benefits for its members covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements between workers and ship operators.

Link:

http://www.amosup.org.ph/

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2007- RT 1.3 'The role of other-than government partners in strengthening the developmental contribution of temporary labor migration.'