Labor Unrest in Myanmar

Union leader Ma Moe Wai of the Tai Yi footwear factory workers speaks to her colleagues about their new wage contract. (Steve Herman/VOA)

Striking workers from the Ford Glory garment factory pray for the release of their labor leaders. (Steve Herman/VOA)

Striking workers walk past the Tai Yi footwear factory. (Steve Herman/VOA)

Tai Yi footwear factory workers listening to the announcement that they will be getting higher wages. (Steve Herman/VOA)

VOA Correspondent Steve Herman showing his Myanmar visa to officers believed to be from the immigration department, police, Special Branch and local authorities in Shwepyitha township. (Zinlaut Aung/VOA)