Clash, charges roil Ocean
More than 2,500 Ocean Garment factory workers jostled with about 100 military police in the capital’s Dangkor district yesterday in their second protest march over the alleged sexual harassment of four female employees. … In an inter-governmental ministerial committee meeting on Tuesday, Ocean – which supplies retail chain the Gap – refused to meet the sole demand of the striking workers, to terminate the manager. Yesterday, the women pressed criminal charges, after being on strike since August 11. … …Better Factories Cambodia technical adviser Jill Tucker said she was concerned by the allegations. “Just because we do not detect it as much as other countries, doesn’t mean it is not happening. It’s difficult to get people to talk.” …
