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

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

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

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

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

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

Myanmar / Asia As Malaysia assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025, calls grow for stronger regional coordination to end Myanmar crisis [BWI] 13-03-2025

Myanmar Open letter: A call for inclusive and decisive ASEAN action on Myanmar [BWI] 17-02-2025

Myanmar BWI slams military-backed fake unions’ attempt to mislead workers [BWI] 13-02-2025

Myanmar Military Regime Undermines Trade Union Freedom [IndustriAll Europe] 10-02-2025

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

Myanmar Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian emergency caused by earthquake in Myanmar For more info 2025-04-08 [USW]

Global 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]

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

Myanmar COSATU believes the rescue of 23 trafficked young people points to a dire need for job creation 2025-03-31 [COSATU]

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

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

Myanmar Belgian unions demand end to military uniform production in Myanmar 2025-03-27 [IndustriALL]

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]

Asia As Malaysia assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025, calls grow for stronger regional coordination to end Myanmar crisis 2025-03-13 [BWI]

Open letter: A call for inclusive and decisive ASEAN action on Myanmar 2025-02-17 [BWI]

BWI slams military-backed fake unions’ attempt to mislead workers 2025-02-13 [BWI]

Military Regime Undermines Trade Union Freedom 2025-02-10 [IndustriAll Europe]

Myanmar: the military regime’s dangerous attack on independent trade unions 2025-02-06 [IndustriALL]

Myanmar Webinar next week: Trade union struggles in authoritarian regimes 2025-02-06 [Salidarnast]

BWI stands in solidarity with Myanmar on 4th year of military coup 2025-02-03 [BWI]

Education International calls for the restoration of democracy in Myanmar 2025-02-03 [Education International]

From labour resistance to military rule 2025-01-25 [Le Monde Diplomatique]

Forced labour situation is worsening 2025-01-22 [IndustriALL]

Factory Workers Strike for Decent Wages, End to Abuse For more info 2024-11-28 [Solidarity Center]

Global Khaing Zar Aung, Burmese trade unionist in exile: “Workers are now in slavery-like conditions, but factory owners know that foreign brands won’t leave” 2024-11-22 [Equal Times]

ILO step-ups action against Myanmar government 2024-11-21 [Arthur Svensson Prize]

IndustriALL Global Union file OECD complaints against fashion brands over labour rights violations in Myanmar 2024-11-13 [IndustriALL]

Global Towards Freedom and Dignity in Myanmar: The ILO Should Lead the Global Fight 2024-11-04 [UNI Global Union]

Myanmar's garment workers under siege 2024-10-31 [IndustriALL]

Towards feedom and dignity in Myanmar: ILO should lead the global fight 2024-10-31 [IUF]

Two journalists arrested by opposition group 2024-10-24 [IFJ]

The Labor Movement in Myanmar Is Facing Brutal Retaliation 2024-10-11 [Jacobin]

Myanmar NTEU calls for new Myanmar sanctions after shocking executions 2024-09-28 [NTEU]

Two journalists killed in junta raid 2024-08-27 [IFJ]

Unions are facing brutal retaliation in the fight for democracy 2024-06-16 [GLC]

Global BWI scores big against FSC-certified companies in junta-ruled Myanmar 2024-06-12 [BWI]

Global unions urge ILO to invoke Article 33 on Myanmar 2024-06-11 [IndustriALL]

Global unions unite in solidarity with people of Myanmar, urge ILO to take action 2024-06-11 [UNI Global Union]

Trade unions fight the military junta 2024-06-04 [Arthur Svensson Prize]

How cross-cultural middlemen help capitalists to control workers 2024-05-25 [GLC]

Workers ’Rights in Myanmar should be respected ActNOW! 2024-05-14 [Mizzima]

Khaing Zar Aung, exiled trade union leader from Myanmar, speaks out ActNOW! 2024-05-08 [LabourStart Podcasts]

Brands must divest from Myanmar 2024-05-08 [Arthur Svensson Prize]

Myanmar Myanmar: Khaing Zar Aung expresses 'honour and sadness' for global rights prize 2024-04-24 [ITUC]

Khaing Zar Aung expresses ”honour and sadness” for global rights prize 2024-04-23 [ITUC]

Shipping companies’ lifeline to Myanmar junta demonstrates disdain for human rights 2024-04-22 [IndustriALL]

Shipping companies’ lifeline to Myanmar junta demonstrates disdain for human rights 2024-04-22 [ITF]

Myanmar NZCTU stands in solidarity with Myanmar community in opposition to junta visit 2024-04-19 [NZCTU-Te Kauae Kamahi]

Global Khaing Zar Aung receives Arthur Svensson Prize for trade union rights 2024-04-13 [BWI]

Norway Khaing Zar Aung receives Arthur Svensson Prize for trade union rights 2024-04-12 [BWI]

Norway Khaing Zar Aung wins Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights 2024-04-12 [UNI Global Union]

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