Democracy and Human Rights in Myanmar

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions

Introduction

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is Australia’s peak national body of unions, founded in 1927. Our 37 affiliated unions and trades and labour councils represent nearly 2 million members across all industries and occupations. The ACTU advocates on behalf of its affiliates on a wide range of issues to improve the lives of all workers.

The Australian Union movement is proudly internationalist. The ACTU aims to win rights, equality, social justice, peace, and decent work for workers everywhere. To achieve these aims, we support the building of strong, democratic and independent trade unions around the world, we work in solidarity with workers fighting for their rights, and hold multinational corporations and governments to account.

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