From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-12 07:52:00

A revised minimum wage aligning with living expenses is urged by a group in Myanmar. EuroCham highlights issues stemming from the current low minimum wage, including low pay, conflicts, and labour migration. Workers depending on overtime for basic needs face hindrances in exercising legal rights.

The persistently low minimum wage in Myanmar poses risks to brands sourcing from the country. Bestseller acknowledges the importance of a wage increase for fair working conditions, engaging in dialogue with workers and unions. Despite voluntary wage raises by some factories, a statutory increase is needed to alleviate pressure on workers.

Bestseller supports EuroCham’s call for a minimum wage review in Myanmar. The company emphasizes the systemic challenge of low wages and the need for collective action. Bestseller has been sourcing from Myanmar since 2014, focusing on human rights due diligence and promoting decent wages for workers.

Global union federation IndustriALL calls for action against Myanmar’s ruling military authority’s attack on workers’ rights and trade unions. Maintaining dialogue with union organizations is crucial for human rights due diligence. Bestseller backs the call for a garment wage hike in Myanmar to strengthen fair working conditions.

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