Sorya bus drivers fired after wage strikes

21 April 2014
The Cambodia Daily
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At least eight bus drivers from Phnom Penh Sorya Transportation company were fired last week for leading a strike before Khmer New Year to demand higher wages, employees and union representatives said Sunday. About 80 drivers went on strike on April 3 demanding a $60 increase to their $120 monthly wages, numerous additional benefits and a change in policy that would permit them to pick up unscheduled cash-paying passengers along bus routes to boost their income. Nine drivers were subsequently fired for having joined the Cambodian Labor Confederation (CLC) and participated in the day of industrial action, according to Sambath Vorn, who was head of the drivers’ union at the company until he was dismissed along with seven others on April 10 and 11. … More than 40 drivers held a second strike on Thursday and Friday to protest the sackings, Mr. Vorn said, adding that union members will submit a petition today to the Ministry of Labor claiming unfair dismissal. …

 Ben Sokhean
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