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200 Myanmar workers fired from garment jobs in China’s Yunnan province aftrer protest [RFA] 2024-03-26

Teachers and unionists take great risks to resist military rule and keep hope alive for democracy [Education International] 2024-03-21

BWI releases new report on Myanmar unionists’ extraordinary struggle for democracy [BWI] 2024-03-11

#WomenHoldTheLine: The story of Myanmar's Phyo Sandar Soe [BWI] 2024-03-07

European trade unions call on EU to oppose forced conscription [UNI Global Union] 2024-03-06

EPSU joins trade union movement protesting the forced military service in Myanmar [EPSU] 2024-03-02

BWI denounces Myanmar junta’s mandatory military service targeting young people [BWI] 2024-02-15

BWI denounces Myanmar junta’s mandatory military service targeting young people [BWI] 2024-02-14

On 3rd anniversary of military coup, democracy now! [IUF] 2024-02-09

ILO marks third anniversary of Myanmar military takeover with call for the release of trade union leaders and all those unjustly detained [ILO] 2024-02-02

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200 Myanmar workers fired from garment jobs in China’s Yunnan province aftrer protest 2024-03-26 [RFA]

Teachers and unionists take great risks to resist military rule and keep hope alive for democracy 2024-03-21 [Education International]

BWI releases new report on Myanmar unionists’ extraordinary struggle for democracy 2024-03-11 [BWI]

#WomenHoldTheLine: The story of Myanmar's Phyo Sandar Soe 2024-03-07 [BWI]

European trade unions call on EU to oppose forced conscription 2024-03-06 [UNI Global Union]

EPSU joins trade union movement protesting the forced military service in Myanmar 2024-03-02 [EPSU]

BWI denounces Myanmar junta’s mandatory military service targeting young people 2024-02-15 [BWI]

BWI denounces Myanmar junta’s mandatory military service targeting young people 2024-02-14 [BWI]

On 3rd anniversary of military coup, democracy now! 2024-02-09 [IUF]

Fresh Australian sanctions announced against two Myanmar state-owned banks 2024-02-07 [UNI]

Workers being forced to turn to sex work as big clothing brands leave Myanmar, advocates say 2024-02-02 [ABC]

ILO marks third anniversary of Myanmar military takeover with call for the release of trade union leaders and all those unjustly detained 2024-02-02 [ILO]

3rd anniversary of Myanmar military coup 2024-02-01 [Irish Congress of Trade Unions]

ITF joins global unions in calling for tougher EU action against Myanmar regime  ActNOW!  2024-02-01 [ITF]

Global unions call on EU to withdraw EBA and the MADE in Myanmar programme  ActNOW!  2024-02-01 [IndustriALL]

FSC’s Latin America and Caribbean members call for suspension of Myanmar’s certification system  ActNOW!  2024-01-29 [BWI]

ЕС должен прекратить поддержку программ MADE in Myanmar и EBA 2024-01-11 [IndustriALL]

EU must end support for MADE in Myanmar and EBA policies 2024-01-11 [IndustriALL]

A challenge for the world’s unions  ActNOW!  2024-01-10 [Solidarity - Eric Lee]

Two journalists detained by military 2023-12-21 [IFJ]

Petition: Rescind FSC certification in military junta-ruled Myanmar  ActNOW!  2023-12-21 [BWI]

FSC ignores grave workers' and trade union rights in junta-ruled Myanmar  ActNOW!  2023-12-20 [BWI]

BWI denounces military junta’s sentencing of labour leader 2023-11-18 [BWI]

Khaing Zar Aung speaks at PSI Congress 2023 2023-11-15 [PSI]

ILO taking action on the Myanmar Commision of Inquiry in record time 2023-11-15 [PSI]

Myanmar military slowly strangling public sector workers resisting their rule 2023-11-15 [PSI]

Independent outlet shuttered, journalist arrested 2023-11-01 [IFJ]

ILO Commission of Inquiry demands end to union repression and forced labour 2023-10-11 [ITUC]

ILO Commission of Inquiry finds the Myanmar military has committed grave violations against unionists and perpetrated forced labour 2023-10-07 [PSI]

ILO Myanmar Commission of Inquiry finds far-reaching violations of freedom of association and forced labour Conventions 2023-10-04 [ILO]

Prof Sean Turnell calls for sanctions against Myanmar state-owned banks 2023-09-14 [FSU]

Photojournalist sentenced to twenty years imprisonment 2023-09-08 [IFJ]

IndustriALL campaign pushes H&M withdrawl from Myanmar 2023-08-18 [IndustriALL]

H&M says it will 'phase out' sourcing from Myanmar 2023-08-18 [Reuters]

Report: Organising beyond borders 2023-07-26 [BWI]

Indonesian government joins global unions in calling for democracy restoration in Myanmar 2023-07-24 [BWI]

Junta threatens to sue outlets, charges journalists 2023-07-19 [IFJ]

Unions file complaint against Italian brands remaining in Myanmar 2023-07-17 [IndustriALL]

MADE in Myanmar Project - EU must stop supporting military junta’s rule 2023-07-11 [IndustriALL]

JAKO and Zara, to withdraw from Myanmar in response to worker arrests 2023-07-10 [ Apparel Resources]

Foreign garment companies to exit Myanmar after worker arrests 2023-07-09 [Mizzima]

Yangon garment factory workers missing after arrest by Myanmar junta 2023-06-23 [Myanmar Now]

Junta seizes more garment workers 2023-06-23 [Ecotextile News]

Junta revokes Ayeyarwaddy license 2023-06-23 [IFJ]

Global unions meet Myanmar NUG minister, vow to continue struggle for democracy 2023-06-17 [BWI]

Global unions meet representatives of Myanmar National Unity Government 2023-06-16 [IndustriALL]

Military breaks strike in EU-supported Myanmar factory 2023-06-15 [IndustriALL]

Military sentences journalist to 10 years imprisonment 2023-05-31 [IFJ]

European Parliament must do everything in its power to end military rule in Myanmar 2023-05-09 [IndustriALL]

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