Trade union in Myanmar to prosecute those taking legal action against CDM participants


Trade union in Myanmar to prosecute those taking legal action against CDM participants

One of the country’s largest labour group vowed to prosecute officials who take punitive actions against government workers who are participating in the ongoing civil disobedience movement.

The Confederation of Trade Unions of Myanmar (CTUM) said any official who forced protesting employees to resign or to leave their housing provisions, would face charges.


The group condemned the aged practice of some officials who punish protesting government employees by forcing them to quit public service and to leave their housing provisions.

CTUM is monitoring the government workers participating in the current protest against the newly established military rule.


It said that once the situation returns to normal, it would ask the civilian government to reinstate those government workers forced out of their jobs because of their political beliefs. 

CTUM said it will provide free medical services to those who suffered from fear and serious trauma because of the actions of some unscrupulous officials, who allegedly misused their authorities.

Earlier CTUM quit from the tripartite body comprised of government, business and labour representatives that discuss workers-related issues, to protest against the February 1 takeover and detention of senior leaders of the country, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. - Translated

 


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