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6 Jan 2023

Myanmar: Garment workers allege Workplace Coordination Committees in factories work in collusion with employers to 'oppress' workers; incl. co. responses

In December 2022, it was reported that Workplace Coordination Committees formed since the military coup in garment factories in Myanmar were working in collusion with employers and senior management at to oppress workers. In particular, it was reported that a worker at the Saung Oo Shwe Nay (Golden Sunshine) factory, an alleged H&M supplier, had been beaten by their supervisor. The worker went to complain to the Workplace Coordination Committee at the factory, but it did nothing to solve the situation. Furthermore, it was also reported that workers at Myanmar Guotai Huasheng Glory Fashion, an alleged Primark, Auchan and Pimkie supplier, were facing a series of violations, including Workplace Coordination Committees allegedly working together with employers to oppress workers, verbal abuse from supervisors, and denial of leave.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited H&M, New Yorker, Primark, Auchan, Pimkie and Tendam. The responses can be found below.

Company Responses

Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) View Response
Primark (part of Associated British Foods) View Response
Auchan View Response
Pimkie (part of Association Familiale Mulliez)

No Response

Tendam

No Response

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