Report on labour practices in Burma

Surveys, analyzes, and summarizes the major allegations US concerning labor practices in Burma. Addresses allegations of child labor practices, workers' rights, the forced relocation of laborers, and the use of forced labor to support the tourism industry and construction of the Yadana gas pipeline.

Concludes that Burma's military government continues to treat the country's workforce arbitrarily and without regard to internationally recognized rights. There are few indications that the Burmese Government will voluntarily change its policies in any significant way. To date, there has been no significant improvement in Burma's human rights practices or its observance of international labor standards. The GOB has failed to deliver on its periodic promises to comply with basic worker rights. It is likely that such violations will continue in Burma until steps are taken to initiate some transition to democracy. [author]