The FSU has called on the Australian Government to impose tougher actions against Myanmar, as the country’s military junta plots a cynical maneuver to cling to power: an illegal ‘election’ scheduled for next month.
Read our letter to Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong here.
On 1 February 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup, overthrowing the democratically elected government. Since then, the junta has unleashed brutal repression: killing protesters, dismantling trade unions, attacking communities, and creating a crisis affecting nearly 22 million in need of humanitarian assistance.
Now, the junta plans to stage sham elections on 28 December 2025 to entrench their power.
The global union movement has been campaigning for the international community to defend democracy and workers’ rights in Myanmar and has had a win. In June this year, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) passed a historic resolution under Article 33 – the strongest measure available – calling on governments to cut all support to the junta and stop enabling their repression.
Australia backed this resolution. Now it must act decisively to implement it.
Add your voice to the APHEDA petition here, which calls on the Australian Government to:
By escalating sanctions and recognising Myanmar’s democratic forces, Australia can help cut the junta’s financial lifelines and stand with the people of Myanmar in their struggle for democracy.
And if you’re interested in social justice issues and making a difference beyond your workplace, FSU members are encouraged to join our FSU Human Rights Network. Find out more here.
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