Unions and Associations
Some fishers belong to the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO; Deep Sea Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, AFL-CIO; and other unions. Union members receive pensions, health and welfare benefits, and liberal disability benefits if they are injured while working on a vessel. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s NOAA Fisheries provides information on commercial fishing. Fishing-related associations at the local and state levels can also provided useful resources.
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