The suspension of sanctions against Burma must be accompanied by a policy which respects human rights
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has written to Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on the subject of the recent suspension of sanctions against Burma. The European labour movement believes that it is essential for this suspension to be accompanied by measures which ensure respect for human and trade union rights, specifically by investors.
Bernadette Ségol, ETUC General Secretary, stated: “In light of the country’s still high level of corruption and poor record on human rights, we propose binding requirements to assess and remedy any negative human rights impact from investments; public reporting; and the creation of effective complaints and dispute-settlement instruments, among others, which are absolutely necessary to ensure that any new trade and investment do not contribute to the country’s problems”.
ITUC statement: Business and human rights in Burma: a trade union proposal
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