StarKist’s tuna supply chain partly relies on forced labor, report finds

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Workers allege involuntary labor and other abuses on Taiwan-flagged fishing boats that supply the U.S. brand, according to a report by Global Labor Justice.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:10:53 UTC.

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