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23 Aug 2024

Author:
Yoon Sat, Myanmar Labour News

Myanmar: Workers at Chu Yang factory file 13 cases against factory owner re. labour rights abuses

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"Chu Yang Myanmar Factory Owner's Case Begins Trial", 23 August 2024

The first trial of the Chu Yang Myanmar factory owner, who was sued by workers at Chu Yang (Myanmar) Garment, located at Service Road, Watara Industrial Zone, Shwe Pyi Thar, began on August 22.

"...He violated the EC. He fired [workers] all at once without paying wages. The factory has had 13 cases since the beginning of 2024...The case of Zaw Myo Htun and Naw Tat union is still pending," said the worker who assisted.

A worker at the factory, Zaw Myo Htun, filed a preliminary objection (1) in the Shwe Pyi Thar Township Court on August 22, accusing the employer of violating the EC employment contract, and the next hearing has been rescheduled for the afternoon of September 5.

The workers at the factory have filed 13 cases, including 3 cases of dismissal, 1 case of discrimination, 2 cases of breach of employment contract, 2 cases of failure to sign an employment contract, 1 case of violation of the right to organize, 3 cases of wage deductions, and 1 case of wage increase (collective demand) for 140 workers...

The main brands produced by the factory are Rainbow Brand, Bodyflirt Brand, and bpc Selection Brand, which are subsidiaries of Bonprix Brand based in Hamburg, Germany.

[Translation via Google Translate]