In late March, more than 500 migrant workers from Myanmar went on strike at their garment factory in Mae Sot, North Thailand. They were paid less than minimum wage, fined for taking sick leave and receive no assistance or compensation for occupational injuries or disease. After a week on strike they won most of their demands. There are an estimated 2 million migrants from Myanmar working in Thailand, with low wages, poor occupational safety and almost no social security. An article this week also criticized the four-year limit on how long Myanmar workers can stay in Thailand.
In late March, more than 500 migrant workers from Myanmar went on strike at their garment factory in Mae Sot, North Thailand. They were paid less than minimum wage, fined for taking sick leave and receive no assistance or compensation for occupational injuries or disease. After a week on strike they won most of their demands. There are an estimated 2 million migrants from Myanmar working in Thailand, with low wages, poor occupational safety and almost no social security. An article this week also criticized the four-year limit on how long Myanmar workers can stay in Thailand.
