The Confederation of Trade Union in Myanmar (CTUM) issued a statement on November 2 in which they said if the owners order their workers to work overtime on Election Day is a violation of Election Law. And called for taking action to employers if they violate the voting right of each citizen in accordance with the existing law.

In the statement it said November 8 is the General Election Day and it is also a Sunday which is also weekend. According to the Election Law and By-law, those who prohibit the practice of election rights and those who disturb holding elections must take action according to law. Moreover, owners and managers of factories, industries are planning to order their workers to work overtime on Election Day. Instructions to work overtime violate rights to vote for each citizen and violate election law. Therefore, CTUM has issued a reminder to the owners.