The minimum wage will rise from 3600 kyats ($2.70) to 4,800 kyats per day, but for some workers, fears have been raised it may come at the cost of other existing benefits.
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Labour union to seek major increase in minimum wage
A major labour union in Burma plans on proposing an increase in the daily minimum wage that would nearly double the current figure, citing rising costs of living in the country.
Govt committee proposes up to $3.50 daily minimum wage
“The minimum wage will be uniformly set across all regions and states in the country, with no discrimination regarding the nature of the job.”
Factories consider lay-offs in response to minimum wage
After the government set the basic wage at 3,600 kyat (US$3) per day, some factory owners have considered redundancy rather than pay workers the increase.
Burma sets US$2.80 minimum wage
Burma has set a minimum wage of 3,600 kyat for an eight-hour work day, a move likely to boost investment in the fast-growing country’s garment industry.
H&M favours ‘uniform’ minimum wage
Clothing giant H&M has voiced their support for a standard minimum wage across Burma, as negotiations on the proposed 3,600 kyat (US$3) per day figure continue.