Beer Promoters Seek Higher Wages and Increased Respect

Beer promoters are hoping a new documentary chronicling the conditions they face in the workplace will pressure beer companies to increase their wages and reduce harassment from customers. The documentary, launched yesterday at a meeting with members of the Cambodian Food and Service Workers Federation (CFSWF), depicts the struggles beer promoters face through the stories of six different women. “Currently, the wages cannot guarantee my livelihood, so I request companies to pay wages that ensure a decent living,” says beer promoter Kong Sophal in the film. …