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Yangon factory orders end to workers protest over wages

The GTIG Guohua Glory garment factory in Wataya Industrial Zone of Shwepyithar Township sent a notice to workers stating that the factory will cut the wages of protesting workers, who are demanding a wage increase and overtime pay, if they do not return to work. The factory agreed to a daily wage of 10,500 MMK ($2.30 USD) but the workers staged a protest demanding 13,000 MMK ($2.90 USD).

“The factory’s representative visited us and forced the workers to return to work. Their wages will be cut in accordance with the law starting on May 24,” a Solidarity Trade Union of Myanmar (STUM) spokesperson told DVB on the condition of anonymity. Workers from at least five Yangon factories have demanded an increase in wages this month.