Myanmar: Garment workers allegedly face attempted kidnap after working overtime at Hengrun Garment factory
Summary
Date Reported: 14 Jul 2022
Location: Myanmar
Companies
Next - Buyer , Hengrun Garment - Supplier , LPP Spółka Akcyjna - Reported buyer , House (part of LPP S.A) - Reported buyer , Blue Wave - BuyerAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Clothing & textile , Gender not reported )Issues
Mandatory overtime , Personal HealthResponse
Response sought: Yes, by BHRRC
Story containing response: (Find out more)
Action taken: Hengrun Garment allegedly supplies to Next, Blue Wave and LPP S.A. for its House brand; All brands provided a response to a request for comment the Resource Centre. In September 2024, LPP S.A. stated it does not source from the factory.
Source type: Social Media
In July 6, in HENGRUN garment factory, factory called overtime till 9:00PM. When workers went back with ferry-car, there was an attempt to kidnap workers by the car driver. The attempt failed though workers are in danger every time since the coup...