H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies
- H&M is investigating 20 cases of labor abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the retailer, following reports of a deterioration in workers' rights since the military coup in February 2021.
- A UK-based human rights advocacy group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuses in Myanmar factories, with wage reduction and wage theft being the most commonly reported allegations.
- Inditex, owner of Zara, has already announced it is phasing out purchases from Myanmar, while other brands have increased monitoring of suppliers in the country instead of completely severing ties.
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H&M to 'phase out' sourcing from Myanmar amid increasing reports of labour abuses in garment factories
LONDON: The world's second-biggest fashion retailer, H&M, has decided to gradually stop sourcing from Myanmar, it told Reuters on Thursday (Aug 17), as reports of labour abuses in garment factories in the country increase. H&M became the latest brand to cut ties with suppliers in the country after
H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies
LONDON – H&M is investigating 20 alleged instances of labor abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world’s second-largest fashion retailer, it told Reuters, just weeks after top rival Zara owner Inditex said it was phasing out purchases from the Southeast Asian country. A British-based human rights advocacy group tracked 156 cases of alleged The post H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies appeared first on Inqui…
Sweden's H&M Probes 20 Labour Abuse Allegations In Myanmar
H&M, the Swedish multinational apparel firm, has said that it is investigating 20 alleged cases of labour exploitation at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world’s second-largest fashion retailer, only weeks after top rival Zara owner Inditex announced that it is discontinuing imports from Myanmar. From February 2022 to February 2023, a UK-based human rights […]
Major Western brands produce clothing on a large scale in Myanmar. Workers there regularly face harassment and exploitation, a British report once again.
H&M Investigates Labor Wage Issues In Myanmar-Based Factory: Report
Hennes & Mauritz AB (OTC: HNNMY) (OTC: HMRZF) reportedly investigates 20 alleged labor exploitation incidents at its Myanmar-based garment-supplying factories. The Swedish fashion retail behemoth is "deeply concerned" by the latest developments in Myanmar, Reuters reported citing a statement from the company. A Britain-based human rights ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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