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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Trade union backs 3,600-kyat minimum wage
The Confederation of Trade Unions of Myanmar throws its support behind a government-led proposal for a minimum wage in Burma of 3,600 kyat (US$3.60) a day.
Factory workers test labour freedoms
First application submitted to labour ministry for the formation of a union awaits approval after half a century of denial of workers’ rights
Rangoon workers fight for compensation
Factory staff injured in work-related accident that left seven dead send letter to Labour Administration Department demanding justice
Govt pushed on labour rights
Opposition groups say Burmese government must enact legislation that protects workers, as 30 labuor activists remain behind bars