Anti-dictatorship protest groups in the Letpadaung region conducted a public movement on March 18 calling for immediate action against the violent military council under Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO). This movement aims to urge the international community to take action against the military council’s violations of workers’ rights.
The labor rights violations by the military council in the Letpadaung region include forced labor, unfair wages, and non-compliance with workplace safety and health standards. The protest groups are presenting these issues to the international community through the ILO, seeking intervention and action against these systematic violations. The movement specifically focuses on implementing Article 33, which provides mechanisms for taking effective measures against member states that seriously violate labor rights.
Article 33 of the ILO Constitution is a provision that enables the organization to take significant action when a member state fails to comply with recommendations regarding labor rights violations. In Myanmar’s current context, the military council’s systematic violation of workers’ rights has prompted calls for action under this article. The protest groups emphasize the urgent need for international intervention to address these ongoing violations and protect workers’ rights in the region.
