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Myanmar military coup leaders target trade unions for destruction March 4, 2021 11:49 AM CDT By IndustriALL
Protesting workers flash the three-fingered salute during a rally in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb. 22, 2021. The general strike spearheaded by unions that day has led the ruling military junta to launch a hunt for labor leaders. | AP
For weeks, hundreds of thousands of people have been participating in peaceful mass demonstrations across Myanmar in the wake of a coup led by the Army. As the peaceful civil disobedience movement continues to protest against the military takeover, authorities are resorting to violence and cracking down civilians including trade unions and their leaders.
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Policymakers, experts for bolstering protections of migrant workers
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DHAKA, Feb 20, 2021 (BSS) – Policymakers, experts and representatives from national and international organizations today put emphasis on strengthening engagement of Trade Unions and Civil Society Organizations in migration sector of Bangladesh to bolster protections of migrant workers at home and abroad.
They made the remarks while speaking at “National Consultation on Migration and Development: Trade Unions and Civil Society Organization’s Platform,” organised by WARBE Development Foundation with support of Solidarity Centre Bangladesh.
Speaking as the chief guest, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour and Employment Ministry Mujibul Haque Chunnu, MP, said migrant workers have been facing various problems at home and abroad.
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Win Theingi Soe, sewing machine operator at Yes One Garment factory in Yangon, Myanmar has worked in the garment industry for nine years. She is union leader at the factory and also vice president of the Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar (IWFM). Soe, who lives with and supports her mother and younger sister, says that…