By Myo Thein - Jul 28, 2025

HR staffs at GTIG Easter Garment, are running loan operations inside the workplace and are pressuring and threatening workers, according to reports. Workers said their bank cards have been taken by HR staffs after receiving loans.

“HR staffs lend money at 20% interest. Workers took loan because their wages aren’t enough. Once payday comes, they deduct the amount immediately. The entire HR team is involved,” workers said.

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code strictly prohibits bonded labour — which includes trapping workers through debt. ETI is a global alliance of companies, trade unions, and NGOs working to ensure respect for workers' rights in global supply chains.

“HR sells clothes, lends money, and holds onto workers’ payroll bank cards. When salary comes in, they deduct the loan amount first and only return the rest. They’re doing this together with the factory manager,” workers added.

Workers also said the factory is enforcing unilateral rules that are not included in the EC contract, and those in charge are using threats to enforce them.

“Even WCC members drink alcohol and act violently, and nothing is done about it. But when workers don’t keep their heads down or raise concerns, they’re threatened, called into offices, and disciplined. In fact, HR uses the WCC as a witness to threaten us,” they said.

GTIG Easter Garment is located in Wataya Industrial Zone, Shwepyitha Township, Yangon, and is manufacturing Poland-based Sinsay and affiliated brands. GTIG Easter Garment shares the same address as GTIG U&G, GTIG Guo Hua Glory, GTIG Hua Sheng, and GTIG HUBO garment factories.