Maids to rally for rights

29 April 2013
The Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia Labour Confederation representative Neang Sovatha / Cambodian Domestic Workers Network / Chum Chamm / Europe / ILO / International Labour Day / International Labour Organization Convention 189 / International Trade Union Confederation / Marieke Koning / minimum wage / Ministry of Labour / National Assembly / Neang Sovatha / Philippines / Phnom Penh / Tuon Sophoan

Half a year after the first Cambodian domestic workers network formed, Cambodian activists for maids’ rights are turning to workers in other sectors and international organisations for solidarity and support. Long lacking organised representation, Cambodian domestic workers this Wednesday will join workers in other industries in rallying in front of the National Assembly on International Labour Day, said Chum Chamm, program officer for the Cambodian Domestic Workers Network. … Eight countries have now ratified International Labour Organization Convention 189, which requires days off, a minimum wage and several other rights for maids. …

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