The situation in Myanmar continues to worsen for the people and workers, more than two years after the military coup in February 2021. With the recent May Day celebration, the call for workers' rights and against violations of human rights is louder than ever. However, under the military dictatorship in Myanmar, human rights due diligence is impossible, and companies must plan a responsible exit from the country.

IndustriALL, a global union federation, supported a call by Myanmar unions for all multinational companies operating in the country to divest after the military coup. Companies that maintain operations in Myanmar are indirectly funding the military's war on its own people, contributing to a growing humanitarian crisis. The military has recently used airstrikes, killing over 100 people.

Wage exploitation, forced labor, and harassment against women are increasing, and violations against workers are becoming more frequent. The EU-funded MADE in Myanmar project, which aims to support the garment manufacturing sector by replacing unions with employer-selected "workers' representatives," is concerning.

Employers take advantage of the political situation to deprive workers of their rights, allowing serious human rights and labor rights violations to continue in Myanmar while helping the military gain legitimacy.