Myo Thein
March 15, 2026
Workers at the Chai Moon Sports (Myanmar) garment factory, located in Ward No. 13, Pathein Township, Ayeyarwady Region, say that those who refuse to work overtime on factory holidays are required to sign warning letters, and some workers have been dismissed.
“Lines 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 are called most frequently for overtime. We have to sign warning letters if we don’t work overtime on holidays. On days when production is urgent, they call for overnight work, give no rest, and make us continue working into the next morning. The production targets are extremely high we don’t even have time to go to the toilet and have to keep sewing. Overtime is called continuously. When overtime is announced, they collect signatures, and if we don’t sign, we are scolded,” a worker said.
Workers also said that supervisors who oversee two lines each compete with one another due to personal conflicts, putting pressure on workers to meet targets for their own recognition. Discrimination in the workplace and frequent dismissals have led to a lack of job security.
“A line supervisor, Daw ———, discriminates against workers. Those she dislikes are easily dismissed, and after one or two days, new workers are hired. She also speaks to workers rudely,” said a worker from the factory.
After reports about workers’ conditions were published, workers said retaliation has increased, and management is secretly investigating who reported the information.
“Although there is a rule banning betel chewing in the factory and cleaners are assigned to monitor it, some people openly chew betel during working hours. If workers are caught chewing, they are made to sign warning letters. Announcements are made over loudspeakers to shame them, their staff ID cards are confiscated, and they are taken to the office, forced to open their mouths for photos, and those photos are posted at the factory entrance,” workers said.
The Chai Moon Sports (Myanmar) garment factory employs around 700 workers and produces for brands such as Karrimor and Campri. It is reportedly a branch of Haker.
Workers are calling on factory officials to take responsibility and address these issues.
