Workers in Cambodia Garment industry strike

More than 1,600 garment workers from the Yung Wah Industrial (Cambodia) Co Ltd factory in Kandal province’s Takhmao district went on strike on 27 June 2012, demanding better working conditions. It’s the third time workers have stopped work to try and secure a US$15 transportation and housing allowance, a 3,000 riel daily lunch stipend and a 4,000 riel good performance bonus, as well as improved wages. The factory supplies American retailer Gap.

 

More than 1,600 garment workers from the Yung Wah Industrial (Cambodia) Co Ltd factory in Kandal province’s Takhmao district went on strike on 27 June 2012, demanding better working conditions. It’s the third time workers have stopped work to try and secure a US$15 transportation and housing allowance, a 3,000 riel daily lunch stipend and a 4,000 riel good performance bonus, as well as improved wages. The factory supplies American retailer Gap.