Factory workers complain over low wages
Factory workers complain that their low salaries are not keeping track with the price of goods and services. Phoeun Sreyleak, 20, said she gets $70 a month including bonuses for health care and rent. “My basic wage is only $58,” she said. “My friend gets 2,000 riel per hour for working overtime after 6:00 pm and 4,000 riel per hour for working overtime after 8:00 pm.” … “I spend only 1,000 riel [25 US Cents] a day, but if I want to eat snacks such as cakes or desserts I have to spend 2,000 riel [50 US Cents].”
