The ILO has stepped up efforts against forced labour in Myanmar and is holding the military junta accountable for human ...

Two industrial organisations, including Myanmar’s largest garment makers’ association, claimed they would minimise the impact ...

While some workers’ organisations opposed to military rule welcome the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO’s) decision, ...

Myanmar’s military government has criticised a United Nations (UN) labour resolution passed against it, calling the move “politically motivated” and ineffective, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a ...

Bangkok, 2 June 2025. The International Labour Organization (ILO) should act to prevent the Myanmar military junta’s systematic abuse of workers’ rights and widespread use of forced labor ...

“The ILO resolution on Myanmar proposes strong and potentially effective measures to end the junta’s crimes,” said Patrick Phongsathorn. “Given the overwhelming support it has garnered from ILO member ...

Last used in 2000 against Myanmar due to widespread forced labour, Article 33 allows member states to act together against a country that keeps violating workers’ rights and ignores ILO decisions.

According to the ILO, many workers were already at heightened risk of poverty and seeking out opportunities in the informal economy to survive.. Supporting Myanmar's workers. The ILO said humanitarian ...