Myanmar: Thirteen dismissed garment workers receive compensation after unions file complaint with sourcing brand
Summary
Date Reported: 9 Oct 2021
Location: Myanmar
Companies
Popular Garment - Supplier , JD Sports Fashion - Former buyer , Lidl - Former buyer , Regatta - Former buyerAffected
Total individuals affected: 13
Workers: ( 13 - Location unknown , Clothing & textile , Gender not reported )Issues
DismissalResponse
Response sought: Yes, by BHRRC
Story containing response: (Find out more)
Action taken: Popular Garment allegedly supplied to Lidl, Regatta and JD Sports; All brands provided a response to a request for comment from the Resource Centre. JD Sports stated it had not proceeded with production at the factory after authorisation. Lidl stated that it had stopped business with the factory from September 2021. Regatta stated it does not have current business with the factory.
Source type: News outlet
“Workers fired from Popular garment factory receive compensation”, 9 October 2021
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In March and April, the Popular Factory fired 13 workers for no reason, and with the help of CTUM and the IWFM, the labor unions lodged a complaint with the clothing brand…
On October 4, the Popular Factory released more than 82 lakh kyats in compensation for 13 workers who were fired as a result of the complaint.
A labor leader says labor unions are changing the way they report complaints to companies [sourcing from] factories that violate workers' rights.
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