Thousands of workers go on strike in Prey Veng

16 September 2014
The Cambodia Daily
Garments and textiles / Human rights / Industries / Labor / Labor policy and administration / Social development / Unions
CCAWDU / Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union / Gap / Komchay Mear Trading factory

Some 3,000 workers protested in front of a garment factory in Prey Veng province Monday, calling for larger bonuses and better working conditions, according to unionists and factory representatives.

Employees of the Chinese-owned Komchay Mear Trading factory, which produces clothing for U.S. brand Gap, have been on strike since Thursday afternoon over a list of 25 demands including an extra 2,000 riel, about $0.50, for working on Sundays. …

 Ben Sokhean
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