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INTERVIEW: Khaing Zar [IndustriALL] 2021-04-24

Education International Condemns the Coup and Repression [EI] 2021-04-24

Nineteen Myanmar protesters sentenced to death: the military needs to be stopped [Global Labour University] 2021-04-21

A call for urgent action on Myanmar [BWI] 2021-04-21

Junta arrests prominent trade union leader [The Guardian] 2021-04-21

Ambet Yuson: A call for urgent action on Myanmar [BWI] 2021-04-21

Military detains Japanese journalist [IFJ] 2021-04-21

National unity government must be recognised [ITUC] 2021-04-19

IFJ makes submission at Australian hearing on Myanmar crisis [IFJ] 2021-04-15

Call for international financial solidarity with Myanmar’s workers and educators [Education International] 2021-04-14

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Myanmar trade union demands action from international brands to protect workers For more info 2021-05-04 [CLB]

Rail workers call for halt to trade deal with Myanmar 2021-05-01 [RMTU]

Two Women Union Leaders Arrested in Myanmar; Total Now 20+ For more info 2021-04-29 [Solidarity Center]

INTERVIEW: Khaing Zar 2021-04-24 [IndustriALL]

Education International Condemns the Coup and Repression 2021-04-24 [EI]

Unions want more government pressure on Myanmar’s military rulers 2021-04-22 [The Times]

Nineteen Myanmar protesters sentenced to death: the military needs to be stopped 2021-04-21 [Global Labour University]

A call for urgent action on Myanmar 2021-04-21 [BWI]

Junta arrests prominent trade union leader 2021-04-21 [The Guardian]

ANZ Bank CEO refuses to condemn the violence in Myanmar 2021-04-21 [UNI Global Union]

Ambet Yuson: A call for urgent action on Myanmar 2021-04-21 [BWI]

Military detains Japanese journalist 2021-04-21 [IFJ]

Unions call on government to halt ratifying trade agreement with Myanmar 2021-04-20 [NZCTU-Te Kauae Kamahi]

BWI backs Myanmar’s National Unity Government 2021-04-19 [BWI]

National unity government must be recognised 2021-04-19 [ITUC]

IFJ makes submission at Australian hearing on Myanmar crisis 2021-04-15 [IFJ]

Call for international financial solidarity with Myanmar’s workers and educators 2021-04-14 [Education International]

ACTU condemns the Morrison Government for pressing ahead with new trade agreement with military regime in Myanmar 2021-04-13 [ACTU]

CUPE helps support striking workers in Burma/Myanmar 2021-04-13 [CUPE]

Myanmar miner Chan Myae Kyaw sacrifices his life for democracy 2021-04-07 [IndustriALL]

BWI condemns killing of Burmese youth leader 2021-04-07 [BWI]

Civilians arrested after speaking with CNN 2021-04-06 [IFJ]

Swedish union urges FSC to stop certifying Burmese export materials 2021-04-05 [BWI]

Unions fighting to protect workers’ rights during the military crackdown 2021-04-04 [CLB]

Myanmar trade unions fighting to protect workers rights during military crackdown 2021-04-01 [China Labor Bulletin]

US trade sanctions an example for others 2021-03-31 [ITUC]

Five journalists detained in separate raids 2021-03-31 [IFJ]

BWI condemns killing of Burmese CTUM youth leader 2021-03-31 [BWI]

Myanmar forces kill over 100 in deadliest day since coup 2021-03-27 [Associated Press]

Military must be held accountable for violence against women 2021-03-27 [ITF]

Donate to the Myanmar Strike Fund! 2021-03-27 [BWI]

AP journalist released by authorities 2021-03-26 [IFJ]

IDWF joining 181 Organizations for Women's Rights Call Upon United Nations (UN) Security Council to Hold Myanmar Military Accountable for Violence Against Women 2021-03-25 [IDWF]

Myanmar Workers Shut Down Country to Demand Democracy For more info 2021-03-23 [Solidarity Center]

Health workers protest in Myanmar after deadly crackdown 2021-03-22 [Business Times]

 VIDEO  Doctors kick off day of protests with dawn march 2021-03-22 [Al Jazeera]

Financial sanctions must be imposed on junta proxies 2021-03-20 [ITUC]

Myanmar garment workers urge global brands to denounce coup 2021-03-19 [PBS]

Workers Killed in Myanmar as Crackdown Intensifies For more info 2021-03-19 [Solidarity Center]

Pro democracy protesters don’t relent in face of deadly crackdown 2021-03-18 [National Herald]

Brutal crackdown in Hlaing Tharyar leaves at least 18 dead 2021-03-16 [Myanmar Now]

Global union watchdog reports abuses of workers' rights to ILO 2021-03-16 [Reuters]

Defiant Garment Workers Demand That Fashion Pay Attention 2021-03-13 [The Times]

'If the Military Leaders Win, There Will Be No Unions': Myanmar Garment Workers on the Strikes Against the Coup 2021-03-13 [Labour Notes]

Defiant garment workers demand that fashion pay attention 2021-03-13 [NY Times]

IndustriALL urges companies to guarantee fundamental rights in Myanmar 2021-03-12 [IndustriALL]

Military targets railway workers over anti-coup strike 2021-03-11 [Arab News]

Police surround protesters and raid compound in Yangon 2021-03-11 [The Guardian]

Police raid housing for striking railway workers 2021-03-11 [Khaleej Times]

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