After deal, unions expect support

24 July 2014
The Phnom Penh Post
Civil society / Economic policy and administration / Garments and textiles / Government / Industries / Labor / Labor policy and administration / Manufacturing / Ministries and other national bodies / Social development / Unions
Cambodia National Rescue Party / Cambodian People's Party / Cambodian Union Federation / CCAWDU / Chea Mony / Chuon Mom Thol / CNRP / Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union / Collective Union of Movement of Workers / CPP / CUF / Dave Welsh / Free Trade Union / Freedom Park / FTU / Kem Sokha / Mu Sochua / National Assembly / Pav Sina / Sam Rainsy / Solidarity Center

News of an end to a year-long political deadlock has labour union leaders believing the opposition party can bring their interests to parliament, but a lack of follow-through could cost the Cambodia National Rescue Party vital support from one of its key interest groups. Different union leaders said yesterday they hope that once the CNRP takes its seats and takes charge of its many committees, the newfound influence will translate into a reinvigorated push for a higher minimum wage and for investigations into fatal strike shootings. “I would say there’s potential [for labour reform] and there’s also an obligation,” said Dave Welsh, country director of labour rights NGO Solidarity Center. “If we recall what happened in January, what was a labour issue turned into a political issue.” ...

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