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1 Sep 2024

Myanmar: Garment factory workers denied medication & food in factory, causing health issues; incl. co. response

In Great Summer (Myanmar) (formerly Cherry Apparel), it was reported that workers are facing a series of violations, including workers receiving warnings if they are caught eating or taking medication outside of the factory, security taking pictures of workers if they take medication outside, overtime shifts without breaks to eat causing health conditions and wage cuts if workers take leave incl. medical leave.

In September 2024, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Workman to respond. The response can be found below.