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Over 100 garment workers fired in Yangon amid ‘union busting’ allegations

by Admin | May 14, 2026 | Daily News, Social Justice

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor The Shwe Pyi Thar Township Garment Union stated that 103 workers were laid off in direct retaliation for demonstrating inside the factory on May 10. Read Full Story

Myanmar Labour Alliance denounces “fake” unions in May Day call to action

by Admin | May 2, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Mizzima On the eve of International Workers’ Day, the Myanmar Labor Alliance (MLA) issued a high-alert statement on 30 April, calling for the urgent dismantling of military-linked labour organizations that it claims are sabotaging genuine worker...

Myanmar: ITUC demands urgent international action after five years of military rule

by Admin | Jan 31, 2026 | Daily News

Source: International Trade Union Confederation | Press Release Five years after the military coup on 1 February 2021, the people of Myanmar are victims of a brutal regime that must face sustained international action to re-establish democracy. Continued inaction is...

Garment workers in Yangon reach agreement with JOC Myanmar factory management over wages

by Admin | Jan 12, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor “Both sides agreed [to stop the strike],” a worker from the factory in Yangon’s Shwepyitha Township told DVB on the condition of anonymity.  Read Full Story

Solidarity Trade Union Myanmar assists striking Yangon garment factory workers

by Admin | Jan 8, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor A STUM spokesperson told DVB on the condition of anonymity that workers at JOC Myanmar garment factory went on strike Dec. 29 to protest a reduction in daily wages from 12,000 MMK ($3 USD) to 7,800 MMK ($2 USD). ...
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