More than 5,000 workers participated in
a march towards Hlinethaya Township indoor sports stadium compound, where a
ceremony in honour of International Workers’ Day was held yesterday morning.
More than 5,000 workers assembled at the
area near Nawaday bus stop at some 7 a.m. yesterday morning. With their
respective union flags in front, they then marched towards Hlinethaya Township
indoor sports stadium compound where a ceremony in honour of International
Workers’ Day was held.
At the ceremony, a message sent by
President U Win Myint on the occasion of Workers’ Day was read by Ministry of
Labour, Immigration and Population Permanent Secretary U Myo Aung.
Next, Union Minister for Labour,
Immigration and Population U Thein Swe delivered a speech. This was followed
with speeches by Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein, International
Labour Organisation Myanmar head office Liaison Officer Rory Mungoven,
Confederation of Trade Unions of Myanmar (CTUM) President U Maung Maung, Union
of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) secretary
general U Aung Kyi Soe and officials from organisations supporting the
international workers’ solidarity.
CTUM President U Maung Maung said,
“Workers must not be satisfied with the rights they have obtained. Due to the
changing situation of jobs, work hours are not the same for all. This needs to
be corrected. This event was held to remind everyone of our continuous
struggle.”
Ma Zin Mar Soe, a worker from a shoe
factory in Hlinethaya Township, said, “I’m happy to participate as a worker in
this event that is held once a year. The workers get to know each other by
participating in this event. Our morale will be lifted. We will get into the
habit of doing things unitedly.
We will also get to know more about
work-related laws and other useful information. The country is becoming more
transparent. Many workers are expecting a better minimum wage. I hope that the
force of workers in Myanmar can play a part in the development of the country.”
The ceremony was organised by CTUM, and
it was held for the sixth time. The events included entertainment by artistes
and members of workers’ unions, debates and sports competitions.
In addition to this, booths with
information about the labour law, a fair and good work site, elimination of
forced labour, prevention of violence against women, worksite safety, health,
social security and agriculture were displayed.
CTUM issued a 2018 May Day Declaration
titled “From an effective management of the labour market to sustainable
development.”
Ref; The Global New Light of
Myanmar
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