Case No 3405 (Myanmar) - Complaint date: 05-MAR-21

International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

Allegations

The complaint contains grave allegations of numerous attacks by the military authorities against trade unionists, workers and civil servants who are calling for the return to civilian rule following the coup d’état in Myanmar on 1 February 2021. The allegations include intimidation and threats against trade unionists, workers and civil servants to ensure their return to work and to renounce their participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement, suspension from posts and use of striker replacements, withdrawal of benefits and professional competency certificates, police lists of workers and trade unionists for arrest, imprisonment and detention and numerous deaths following interventions by the military and police forces in peaceful protests, including the killing of union leaders.

Case No 3405 (Myanmar) - Complaint date: 05-MAR-21

International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

Allegations

Examination Actions