Thousands block National Road Two

19 June 2013
The Cambodia Herald
Economy and commerce
Chak Angre Krom commune / Factories / factory working conditions / Garment factories / Garment Industry / garment workers / garments / labor / M & V International Manufacturing Ltd / Meanchey District / National Road Two / protests / Strikes / sweaters / wage increase / workers / workers rights / workers' benefits / working conditions

Thousands of workers from the Macau-owned M & V International Manufacturing Ltd on Wednesday blocked National Road Two to demand better working conditions. …

The protestors have 11 lists of demands including bonuses of 4,000 riel ($1) for food, $3 for holiday pay, and $12 for transportation as well as other benefits. …

M & V International Manufacturing, located in the commune of Chak Angre Krom, Meanchey district, employs around 6,000 workers and manufactures sweaters. …

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