On March 18, the Northern No-Return Spring Revolution Strike Column conducted a public demonstration in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, calling for the implementation of International Labour Organization (ILO) Article 33 on Myanmar. The movement aims to oppose the military dictatorship and protect workers’ rights in the country. The demonstration was organized under the banner ‘ILO Implement Article 33 On Myanmar Now 2025’.
ILO Article 33 is a crucial provision that empowers member states to take action against and prevent violations of workers’ rights. In current-day Myanmar, the military junta continues to violate basic workers’ rights through forced labor, unfair wages, and restrictions on freedom of association. The demonstration highlights the urgent need for international intervention to protect workers’ rights in Myanmar under the military regime.
The Northern No-Return Spring Revolution Strike Column, which operates in Yinmabin, has been actively resisting the military dictatorship alongside local civilians. This movement for ILO Article 33 implementation represents their ongoing efforts to draw international attention to the workers’ rights violations in Myanmar and increase pressure from the international community to protect workers’ rights. The demonstration reflects the broader struggle for democracy and human rights in Myanmar, where civilians continue to resist military rule through various forms of peaceful protest and civil disobedience.
