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

Myanmar / 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” [Equal Times] 22-11-2024

Myanmar “Los trabajadores viven ahora en condiciones rayanas en la esclavitud, pero los dueños de las fábricas saben que las marcas extranjeras no se irán”, clama la exiliada birmana Khaing Zar Aung [Equal Times] 22-11-2024

Myanmar Khaing Zar Aung, syndicaliste birmane en exil : « Les travailleurs sont soumis à des conditions proches de l’esclavage, mais les propriétaires d’usines savent que les marques étrangères ne partiront pas » [Equal Times] 22-11-2024

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

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

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

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

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

Myanmar Militærdiktaturets inntekter må strupes [Fri fagbevegelse] 09-07-2024


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Myanmar La CCOO solicita al gobierno español apoyo en la lucha por los derechos sindicales en Myanmar 2025-01-16 [Latam Gremial]

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

Khaing Zar Aung, syndicaliste birmane en exil : « Les travailleurs sont soumis à des conditions proches de l’esclavage, mais les propriétaires d’usines savent que les marques étrangères ne partiront pas » 2024-11-22 [Equal Times]

“Los trabajadores viven ahora en condiciones rayanas en la esclavitud, pero los dueños de las fábricas saben que las marcas extranjeras no se irán”, clama la exiliada birmana Khaing Zar Aung 2024-11-22 [Equal Times]

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]

Global Khaing Zar Aung, syndicaliste birmane en exil : « Les travailleurs sont soumis à des conditions proches de l’esclavage, mais les propriétaires d’usines savent que les marques étrangères ne partiront pas » 2024-11-22 [Equal Times]

Global “Los trabajadores viven ahora en condiciones rayanas en la esclavitud, pero los dueños de las fábricas saben que las marcas extranjeras no se irán”, clama la exiliada birmana Khaing Zar Aung 2024-11-22 [Equal Times]

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

IndustriALL Global Union presenta quejas ante la OCDE contra marcas de moda por violaciones de los derechos laborales en Myanmar 2024-11-14 [IndustriALL]

IndustriALL dépose des plaintes auprès de l’OCDE contre des enseignes de mode pour violations des droits des travailleurs au Myanmar 2024-11-13 [IndustriALL]

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]

Trabajadores de la confección de Myanmar bajo asedio 2024-10-31 [IndustriALL]

Les travailleurs de la confection du Myanmar assiégés 2024-10-31 [IndustriALL]

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]

Militærdiktaturets inntekter må strupes 2024-07-09 [Fri fagbevegelse]

Myanmar Fiscal argentino pide la captura de 25 genocidas 2024-07-01 [Rel UITA]

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

Arthur Svensson-prisen er svært viktig for kampen vår 2024-06-13 [Industri Energi]

Myanmar Federaciones sindicales internacionales instan a la OIT a invocar el artículo 33 con respecto a Myanmar 2024-06-13 [IndustriALL]

Fagforeningsleder i eksil får prestisjefylt pris 2024-06-12 [Fri fagbevegelse]

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

Les FSI demandent à l’OIT d’invoquer l’article 33 concernant le Myanmar 2024-06-11 [IndustriALL]

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]

Navieras colaboran con la junta militar de Myanmar en detrimento de los derechos humanos 2024-04-22 [IndustriALL]

La junte militaire survit grâce aux compagnies maritimes, au mépris des droits humains 2024-04-22 [IndustriALL]

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]

Guatemala Myanmar tras los pasos de Guatemala 2024-04-17 [Rel UITA]

Global Khaing Zar Aung gana el Premio Internacional Arthur Svensson de Derechos Sindicales 2024-04-13 [UNI]

Global Khaing Zar Aung remporte le Prix international Arthur Svensson pour les droits syndicaux 2024-04-13 [UNI]

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]

Khaing Zar Aung grana el premio internacional Arthur Svensson por los derechos sindicales 2024-04-11 [IndustriALL]

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