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    Tagged: H&M

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    In Burma, garment industry booms — and labour unions pay the price

    Discrimination against workers standing up for their rights in Burma’s garment industry was highlighted this month after a union leader was fired at a factory supplying fashion brand H&M.

    H&M is the latest brand to come out in favour of an enforced minimum wage in Burma. (PHOTO: H&M).

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    H&M favours ‘uniform’ minimum wage

    Clothing giant H&M has voiced their support for a standard minimum wage across Burma, as negotiations on the proposed 3,600 kyat (US$3) per day figure continue.

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    International brands support minimum wage, say watchdogs

    Ethical Trading Initiative, Fair Labor Association say they are backed by 17 international manufacturers, including Adidas, Gap, Tesco, H&M and Patagonia.

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    Gap’s entry to Burma could bring more good tidings, MGMA says

    Gap’s entry could attract more foreign buyers into the fledgling garment industry, manufacturers association.

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