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13 Feb 2017

Myanmar: Report finds that garment industry initiatives have not delivered needed positive impact on labour; highlights abuses such as low wages, unpaid overtime, child labour

This report by SOMO, Action Labor Rights, and Labor Rights Defenders & Promoters asks whether, and how, western garment brands can operate fairly in the fledgling democracy of Myanmar. The report analyses Myanmar's economic and trade policies, international labour standards, and local labour laws. It highlights labour issues such as low wages and child labour based on interviews with over 400 workers. It also features responses from some brands, and recommendations on constructive ways forward.