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25 Jan 2024

Myanmar: Garment workers with seniority status reportedly fired & rehired as new workers; incl. co. responses

In October 2023, it was reported that workers at the Hong Tex factory who had seniority status were being rehired as new workers with a new registration system, impacting their income.

In January 2024, the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Jichodo, New Look and MANGO to respond. Jichodo and New Look responded. Full responses below.

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