180 factories have suspended production
More than 60 are preparing to apply for suspension
According to the Cambodian Daily, on April 4 this month On the same day, the Cambodian Garment Manufacturers Association issued an appeal stating: So far, 180 factories have suspended operations, and more than 60 factories are preparing to apply for suspension. More than 150,000 workers are currently unemployed, and nearly 200,000 workers are expected to be unemployed soon. Two million workers’ families across the country who rely on factory work to make ends meet will be affected.
“Cambodia was the first country in the world to implement trade and labor standards and we have been working with the National Labor Organization (ILO) since 2001 cooperation and established the Cambodia Better Factories Project. This project requires all export garment factories in Cambodia to accept supervision by the International Labor Organization to ensure compliance with national laws and international labor standards. We are very proud of this.”
Made in Cambodia. The Garment Manufacturers Association issued an appeal stating: “Due to the impact of the epidemic, we are aware of the difficulties faced by buyers, but we strongly urge you to pay for the goods you have received. On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia and all workers in the industry, we Thank you all for your support and trust in us over the past 20 years. We sincerely look forward to working with you all.”
Why don’t you go on strike if you pay $50,000?
Chinese boss was blackmailed by trade union chairman
According to Cambodian Cambodian news: On May 1, two trade union presidents were charged with He was formally prosecuted by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for extorting US$50,000 from a Chinese-owned factory owner.
It is reported that the two suspects are Khun Bunlay, 37 years old, and Cheng Nuon, 38 years old. Both are presidents of the Cambodian Labor Federation branch and are involved in drug abuse. The victim was a Chinese boss.
On April 27, two suspects threatened the owner of a Chinese-owned garment factory and demanded $50,000 from him as compensation for the shutdown of the factory. , payment for not leading worker protests.
Subsequently, the boss went to the police station to report the incident. Subsequently, two suspects were arrested. On the morning of April 30, the two were transferred to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court.
On the afternoon of May 1, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court formally charged two people with extortion. At present, the verdict has not yet been released, and the two people are temporarily imprisoned.
Why don’t you lead workers on strike if you pay $50,000 in tips? Moreover, these two union presidents also engaged in drug abuse. When Chinese bosses come to invest in Cambodia, it is difficult enough to survive during the epidemic, and they also have to be blackmailed. Many compatriots were furious after seeing the news.
Netizen 1: The trade unions are so arrogant now! Must be sentenced
Netizen 2: The sentence should be handed down quickly, otherwise he will run away again tomorrow
Netizen 3: The union here is too lawless…
Netizen 4: The strike is all about getting money from the union
Netizen 5: The union chairman, who takes drugs and extorts, should be given a severe sentence!
Netizen 6: Those who have not been charged protection fees are all powerful bosses
Netizen 7: Thinking about money is crazy
Some netizens revealed, There has always been a phenomenon of union members extorting tips from their bosses. Every factory has to pay a fixed protection fee. His friend’s company paid him US$2,000 per month. However, the two suspects asked for too much and made the matter bigger.
As we all know, Cambodian labor laws attach great importance to protecting the interests of workers, and workers’ strikes are also normal, which causes a headache for foreigners investing in Cambodia. Trade unions were originally created to protect the interests of workers, but now many members abuse their power and take the opportunity to extort money. This behavior is disgusting.
Moreover, the two union presidents are also drug addicts, which makes people wonder whether there are serious problems in the election of these so-called public officials. They are doing illegal activities in sheep’s clothing of justice. If the relevant departments do not order rectification, more and more entrepreneurs will not feel the safety of the investment environment and will leave one after another. In the end, the workers will be injured. </p
