A governing board member for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged local businesses to strictly follow international labour standards in order to achieve success in the global supply chain, the Global New Light of Myanmar reported on 15 February.
At a tripartite meeting including employers, employees and the government on fair global supply chain issues yesterday in Yangon, U Maung Maung, chairman of the Confederation of the Trade Unions of Myanmar and a member of the governing board of the International Labour Organisation, pointed out concerns regarding the sacking of labour union leaders, instances of ignorance to pay workers the minimum wage, and overtime fees according to the law.
The two-day meeting was held as part of the preparation for a discussion on Myanmar’s role in creating job opportunities in the global supply chain at the upcoming 105th ILO meeting in June, the report said.