CNRP Proposes Minimum Wage Law for Garment, State Workers
The Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) has submitted a new law to the National Assembly for consideration that would institute a minimum monthly wage of $150 for garment workers and $250 for civil servants, the newly formed opposition party announced at a press conference yesterday. The minimum-wage draft law, as well as a second proposed law that would see the creation of agricultural cooperatives were sent to the National Assembly on Wednesday, said Son Chhay, party whip of the Sam Rainsy Party- which last year merged with the Human Rights Party to form the CNRP and challenge the ruling CPP in July national elections. … Mr. Chhay said that funding for the increased salaries for garment workers and government employees would come from higher taxes on casinos and economic land concessions. … While the Government mandates a $61 minimum wage for garment workers, there is no specified equivalent for civil servants, who are largely exempt from the country’s labour laws. …
