Myanmar: More than 600 workers at MYANMAR Dixinda garment factory report denial of leave and social security benefits
Summary
Date Reported: 22 Feb 2023
Location: Myanmar
Companies
Myanmar Dixinda Garment - Supplier , Gratex Industries - Buyer , Baroque Japan Limited - Buyer , FieldCore - BuyerAffected
Total individuals affected: 600
Workers: ( 600 - Location unknown , Clothing & textile , Gender not reported )Issues
Denial of leave , Wage Theft , Pregnancy discriminationResponse
Response sought: Yes, by BHRRC
Story containing response: (Find out more)
Action taken: Myanmar Dixinda allegedly supplies to Gratex, Fieldcore and Baroque for its Azul brand; None of the brands provided a response to a request for comment from the Resource Centre.
Source type: News outlet
"To allow workers to enjoy leave and to take responsibility for injuries in the workplace"
... The factory workers of MYANMAR Dixinda GARMENT CO,LTD said that they want the employer to take responsibility if there is any damage during the workplace.
In the Padam Ward of Anawrahta Industrial Zone, Hlaing Thayar Township, Yangon Region, the factory, which has more than 600 workers, is suffering from the fact that there is no responsibility on the part of the employer, and they do not receive social security benefits.
It is reported that there is no trade union in the workplace.
In addition, it is reported that workers produce pulleover shirts and pants for FieldCore, AZUL CORDURA.
"I don't get legal benefits such as casual leave, medical leave, and if I miss a day of work because I'm sick, I won't get 4,800 kyats of unemployment benefits and 5,000 kyats of regular wages," said a worker.
If you take medical leave after paying social security contributions, you will be cut off, and pregnant workers will not be given statutory leave benefits for up to 6 months of service.
The workers also reported that the employment contracts are signed with the terms and conditions inconsistent with the information in the contract being unilaterally imposed without the employer taking responsibility...
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