Minister says wage agreement must be reached next month

27 September 2014
The Cambodia Daily
Civil society / Economic policy and administration / Garments and textiles / Government / Human rights / Industries / Labor / Labor policy and administration / Ministries and other national bodies / Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training / Social development / Unions
Ath Thorn / Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union / Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia / GMAC / Ith Sam Heng / Ken Loo / Labor Advisory Council / Ministry of Labor

Negotiations held on Friday between garment factory owners, union leaders and government officials failed to set a new industry minimum wage for next year, but a final decision will be reached by October 10, according to Labor Minister Ith Sam Heng.

The tripartite Labor Advisory Council (LAC) met to discuss a planned raise to the floor wage, which is currently $100 a month. Going into the meeting, unions were calling for a $77 increase while factories were pushing for a $10 raise. …

Mr. Sam Heng, who declined to reveal what figures had been discussed during the talks, said that a minimum wage, set to take effect in January, must be set at the next meeting of the LAC, due to be held on October 10. …

 Sek Odom and Holly Robertson
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