INTERNATIONAL BRANDS START ORDERING IN MYANMAR – BUT UNIONS SAY MILITARY-BACKED MANUFACTURERS WILL BENEFIT
June 1st, 2021
Amid a backdrop of violence and instability, international fashion chains plan to begin placing orders from Myanmar factories in the hopes of bringing back employment and stability to a devastated industry. However, while this may seem like a ray of light in a dark time, many garment workers are not celebrating the news and fear what it might bring.
Since the coup on February 1, Myanmar has faced perpetual violence and fear. Coupled with the ongoing Covid-19 epidemic, borders began to shut down and factories faced difficulties sourcing raw materials while ...
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