The opening of Burma to the outside world has led to the re-integration of Burmese workers into the global capitalist economy. The government has tried to offer the best possible investment opportunities to companies by repressing workers’ rights. The government sees the garment sector as one of the best areas in which to out-compete other countries on price. Nevertheless, the last couple of years have seen major struggles by workers over wages and conditions. The month of February was marked by an upsurge in workers’ action across a number of companies.
The opening of Burma to the outside world has led to the re-integration of Burmese workers into the global capitalist economy. The government has tried to offer the best possible investment opportunities to companies by repressing workers’ rights. The government sees the garment sector as one of the best areas in which to out-compete other countries on price. Nevertheless, the last couple of years have seen major struggles by workers over wages and conditions. The month of February was marked by an upsurge in workers’ action across a number of companies.
