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Tsang Yih Workers Strike for Fair Wages Amid Crisis

6/12/2025

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Workers at the Tsang Yih Shoe Factory in Yangon launched a sit-in strike on May 14, 2025, demanding their wages be raised from MMK 6,700 to MMK 12,000. Despite negotiations, they only secured a partial increase, leaving them struggling amid Myanmar's economic crisis. This situation underscores the harsh realities of exploitation and the urgent need for employer accountability.

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Workers at the Tsang Yih Shoe Factory in Yangon launched a sit-in strike on May 14, 2025, demanding their wages be raised from MMK 6,700 to MMK 12,000. Despite negotiations, they only secured a partial increase, leaving them struggling amid Myanmar's economic crisis. This situation underscores the harsh realities of exploitation and the urgent need for employer accountability.