The public strike movement in the Letpadaung region led a demonstration calling for action against the Myanmar military council at the upcoming International Labour Organization (ILO) meeting scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd. Participants in this movement carried signs with the message ‘Vote ILO Article 33 to save LIVES,’ demanding action under Article 33 of the ILO constitution against the military council.
The Letpadaung region public strike group protested with anti-dictatorship slogans, calling for an end to the military council’s violence, human rights violations, and labor rights abuses. This movement demonstrates the urgent need for international community action to protect the lives, property, and rights of Myanmar’s people. The protesters emphasized the importance of implementing strong measures through the ILO to pressure the military council to cease its oppressive actions.
The Letpadaung region continues to suffer under the military council’s oppression, with local residents consistently fighting for their rights. Article 33 represents the strongest possible action that can be taken against a member state within the ILO framework, and local residents believe its implementation would create effective pressure on the Myanmar military council. The demonstration reflects the broader struggle of Myanmar’s people against military rule and their appeal for concrete international action to address the ongoing crisis in the country.
