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ASEAN trade unions and civil society groups slam Myanmar junta's rebranding as civilian gov't 2026-05-11 [BWI]

The Parami School: a beacon of hope and a testament to global education union solidarity 2026-03-17 [Education International]

The war economy demands a responsible exit 2026-03-16 [GLC]

Unions continue defending workers despite repression 2026-03-16 [IndustriALL]

Responsible exit is the only responsible choice in Myanmar’s war economy 2026-02-25 [IndustriALL]

Belarusian Trade Unions Stand with Myanmar Colleagues in Campaign Against the Junta’s “War Economy” 2026-02-24 [Salidarnast]

Workers’ Pensions Must Not Fund Myanmar’s Military Junta 2026-02-19 [PSI]

Myanmar workers and democratic unions face mounting pressure under military rule 2026-02-19 [IndustriALL]

Five years on: BWI hails Myanmar people’s unrelenting fight for democracy as junta falters, “elections” exposed as a sham 2026-02-02 [BWI]

ITUC demands urgent international action after five years of military rule 2026-02-02 [ITUC]

‘Since the Coup, Factory Employers Have Increasingly Worked with the Military to Restrict Organising and Silence Workers’ 2026-01-28 [Global Issues]

Garment workers face growing exploitation amid governance collapse 2025-12-21 [Textile Today]

Shrinking civic space, rising exploitation: How global fashion brands failed Myanmar’s garment workers under military rule 2025-12-19 [Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]

Un webinaire pour les investisseurs souligne les inquiétudes croissantes concernant le travail chez Next plc 2025-12-10 [IndustriALL]

Defending democracy and teacher union rights: EI stands in solidarity 2025-11-24 [Education International]

Jakarta: Civil society and unions call for firm ASEAN action on Myanmar 2025-11-21 [BWI]

Junta charges media outlet as contributor remains imprisoned 2025-11-18 [IFJ]

BWI welcomes long-overdue termination of all FSC certificates in Myanmar 2025-10-30 [BWI]

Global, regional and national unions call on ASEAN to reject sham ‘election’ 2025-10-27 [IFJ]

ASEAN must unequivocally reject Myanmar junta’s sham election during the summit 2025-10-26 [BWI]

The Myanmar military's engineered elections 4: making a militocracy 2025-10-02 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

New Zealand MPs conclude Myanmar mission, BWI stresses need to reject sham election and provide humanitarian aid 2025-09-30 [BWI]

Leaked Files Reveal China’s Role in Aiding Myanmar Junta Surveillance 2025-09-27 [HKLRM]

Rebel forces abduct journalist over civil war coverage 2025-09-25 [IFJ]

The Myanmar military’s engineered elections 1: only a third of the country will hold elections 2025-09-22 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

The Myanmar military’s engineered elections 2: manipulating 'opposition' parties 2025-09-25 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

The Myanmar military’s engineered elections 3: military generals join the party (in addition to guaranteed seats) 2025-09-29 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Asia Pacific unions denounce Myanmar junta’s sham elections: Joint statement calling for boycott 2025-09-16 [UNI Global Union]

Asia-Pacific Unions denounce Myanmar junta’s sham elections: Joint statement calling for boycott 2025-09-16 [BWI]

Reject Myanmar Military Junta's Sham Elections 2025-09-16 [PSI]

Stand with Myanmar’s people for democracy and against the military junta 2025-09-16 [IUF]

Global Unions denounce military junta elections 2025-09-16 [IFJ]

Global unions call for MNHRC’s removal from SEANF 2025-09-05 [BWI]

Global unions call for removal of junta-aligned human rights commission 2025-09-05 [IFJ]

Independent Federation of Myanmar Seafarers Opens New Office in Bangkok 2025-08-11 [ITF]

ITUC denounces sham election planned by military junta 2025-08-06 [ITUC]

Historic step towards justice: ILO adopts Article 33 resolution on Myanmar 2025-06-09 [IndustriALL]

ILO Article 33 adopted, BWI calls it a victory for Myanmar 2025-06-06 [BWI]

Historic decision to hold junta accountable a ‘victory for justice, workers’ rights and international solidarity’ 2025-06-06 [ITUC]

Unable to bear torture 65 workers stage stir 2025-05-30 [TNN]

Free Myanmar! Vote for ILO Article 33 Now! 2025-05-28 [BWI]

Junta sentences journalist to five years in jail 2025-05-06 [IFJ]

Trade unions face an existential threat from the military junta 2025-04-15 [GLC]

Global unions want earthquake aid to reach the people, not the military junta 2025-04-07 [BWI]

Humanitarian aid must reach Myanmar’s people, not the military junta 2025-04-03 [IndustriALL]

BWI appeals for humanitarian assistance for Myanmar-Thailand earthquake victims 2025-04-03 [BWI]

Statement of solidarity with the education union community in Myanmar 2025-03-30 [EI]

Forced to run cyber scams, beaten and tortured, 23 South Africans rescued from forced labour camp 2025-03-28 [Daily Maverick]

BWI welcomes ILO Governing Body’s draft ILO resolution on Myanmar but raises alarm over proposed ILO Office Mission 2025-03-21 [BWI]

ILO urged to enforce Article 33 on Myanmar 2025-03-20 [IndustriALL]

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