It remains unclear whether the factory workers among the detainees, who were dismissed after requesting a pay increase, will be able to return to their jobs Han Thit September 6, 2023 A group of workers and their supporters, who were arrested after demanding higher wages in the garment industry earlier

On 16 August H&M, the world’s second biggest retailer, announced that it has decided to gradually stop sourcing from Myanmar, as reports of labour abuses in garment factories in the country increase. The company said that it was investigating 20 alleged instances of labour abuse at Myanmar garment

As cases of worker abuse at garment factories soar, H&M says it is 'deeply concerned' by the developments in Myanmar H&M is following up on 20 alleged instances of labour abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world's second-largest fashion retailer, just weeks after top rival Zara

Two and a half years after the military takeover in February 2021, Myanmar remains a high-risk country for human and labour rights abuses. Garment workers are severely affected by the rapidly worsening circumstances. Gender-based violence, wage violations, inhumane working conditions and attacks on freedom of association are endemic throughout the