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2 Dec 2022

Myanmar: Over 50 day labourers reportedly dismissed from factory supplying Primark & Pep&Co; inc. co. responses

In November 2022, it was reported that workers at GTIG Huasheng (Myanmar) were facing a series of violations at the factory, including mandatory overtime, non-payment of full overtime wages and wage cuts for union members, unfair dismissals, and denial of leave. It was also reported that over 50 day labourers at the factory were suspended from their jobs.

In December 2022, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Primark and Pep&Co to respond. Their full responses are included below.

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