Union boss adds another strike to plate

With a court date hanging over his head for his involvement in the Tai Yang factories strike in Kandal province, Cambodian Confederation of Unions president Rong Chhun yesterday intervened in another garment dispute, this time in Kampong Speu province. About 1,000 workers entered day five of their strike at Anful Garment factory, a supplier to global brand H&M, in Samrong Tong district, continuing their demands for better working conditions. … Kandal court has issued a second summons for Chhun to appear for questioning over a complaint from Tai Yang Enterprises’ Director General Jack Liu that he defamed management and incited workers to strike illegally at factories in Ang Snuol district. …

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