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    New laws circumvent child labour

    Despite the introduction of new labour laws, the widespread use of children in the workplace looks set to continue. DVB investigates the scourge of Burma’s underage workforce.

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    Too young to toil: Burma's child labour epidemic

    The government has taken the first step to address the rampant problem of child labour throughout the country by drafting a five-year National Action Plan to eliminate child labour.

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    In Burma, garment industry booms — and labour unions pay the price

    Discrimination against workers standing up for their rights in Burma’s garment industry was highlighted this month after a union leader was fired at a factory supplying fashion brand H&M.

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    H&M factory in Burma damaged in violent labour dispute

    Workers demanding better conditions and benefits have destroyed the production line of a Chinese-owned factory making clothes for Swedish fashion retailer H&M, in one of the most violent labour disputes in Burma in years.

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    Labour activist, fearing for safety, leaves Thailand

    Prominent British rights activist Andy Hall leaves Thailand, saying he fears for his safety amid legal problems and growing harassment from companies.

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    Labour rights reforms and impatient unions a challenge for NLD

    Burma’s growing industrial workforce is becoming increasingly unionised and assertive.

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