"Working 15-hour days and no days off", 22 August 2024

Workers at GLAMOUR GARMENT CO,LTD, located at Shwe Yin Aye Pagoda Road, Hlaing Tharyar Township, say they are working 15 hours a day and are not allowed to rest on days off, which has affected their health.

The company employs about 800 workers and...produces ROSA CLARA brand clothing.

They work from 8 am to 11 pm, and are forced to work overtime at night. If they refuse, they are harassed, discriminated against, and pressured.

"The longer they have to work OT past 11 pm, the more they suffer from sleep deprivation...and even fainting at work," the worker said.

They work 15 hours a day and are forced to work overtime on Sundays, which are holidays, so they have no days off.

In addition, although they [pay towards] social security contributions, they do not receive social security benefits, medical leave, or casual leave.

"They do not give leave if [workers] are sick or have an emergency. If they miss a day, they are charged 7,000 baht per day and 20,000 baht per day. A total of 27,000 baht per day is deducted...," said a worker working at the factory.

The factory confiscated the workers' mobile phones without their consent when they entered the workplace, making it difficult to call them in case of an emergency.

"There is no union, there is a WCC, which is also selected by the employer, and it does not solve the problems of the workers."...

The relevant labor inspection departments visited the workplace and found that there were no changes in workplace violations.

The workers at the workplace have requested the employer to resolve 5 issues...

[Translation via Google Translate]