The ongoing political situation in Myanmar dominated headlines last week – the country remains an increasingly dangerous environment – and for garment workers in particular, as a result of the military coup, workers’ rights are increasingly affected as the space for trade unions to operate has reduced.
Unions have called for the European Union (EU) to suspend the Everything But Arms (EBA) agreement with Myanmar, given the garment industry remains “a vital source of foreign exchange” for the regime. Yet a spokesperson for the Commission told Just Style that any such action would, in fact, impact “hundreds of thousands” of garment workers, harming the wrong people and hardly affecting military interests.
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Delays in fulfilling orders have resulted in companies offering discounted prices to customers. Uncertainty could lead many consumers to seek alternate sources of supply, while high energy prices have left many small-scale organisations struggling for survival. Yet, in the short term, if Sri Lanka wants to continue to impress, it may require focusing on its strength – underwear. An important sector for the country where others struggle to compete when it comes to quality.
Myanmar EBA arrangement removal would hit 100,000s of garment workers
The European Commission tells Just Style withdrawal of Myanmar’s Everything But Arms (EBA) preferences would only add to the economic difficulties its people have faced since the military coup.
Myanmar unions call for suspension of EBA agreement
Unions are urging the European Union to immediately suspend its trade agreement with Myanmar.
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