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9 Oct 2021

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DVB

Myanmar: Thirteen dismissed garment workers receive compensation after unions file complaint with sourcing brand

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“Workers fired from Popular garment factory receive compensation”, 9 October 2021

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In March and April, the Popular Factory fired 13 workers for no reason, and with the help of CTUM and the IWFM, the labor unions lodged a complaint with the clothing brand…

On October 4, the Popular Factory released more than 82 lakh kyats in compensation for 13 workers who were fired as a result of the complaint.

A labor leader says labor unions are changing the way they report complaints to companies [sourcing from] factories that violate workers' rights.

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