By Associated Press,
The Washington Post
Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Workers at a
large Cambodian garment factory that makes clothes for Levi’s, Gap and
other well-known international brands are striking for more pay and
better working conditions.
More than 5,000 workers from the Singaporean-owned SL Garment
Processing (Cambodia) Ltd. failed to reach an agreement with their
employers Tuesday to end an 11-day strike.
The director of the Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers said
workers are demanding an increase in their $61 monthly salaries. He said
they want a $5 salary hike and an extra $25 a month for transportation
and housing.
SL Garment’s website says it makes clothes for labels
that include J. Crew, Banana Republic, H&M and Levi’s, whose
website in turn lists the company as a supplier.
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Thousands of workers protest at Ministry of Social Affairs
PHNOM PENH (Cambodia Herald) - More than 3,000 workers from
Singapore-owned SL Garment Processing (Cambodia) Ltd marched in a
protest in front of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth
Rehabilitation on Monday.
Workers said they were seeking
solutions from Minister Ith Sam Heng after striking for nine days. They
said they were seeking bonuses for rents, transport, night shifts and
food.
"Without any solutions, we won’t end the action. Unless the
employer agrees to officially negotiate with us, the protest will
continue," one said.
SL Garment Processing says its annual sales
of $26 million, mostly of denim products, include international brands
such as Banana Republic, Gap, J. Crew and Levi's.
1 comment:
Who will lost this war, the owner or the employees ?
Most employees will have to fight for survive, but the owner has enough to overcome all the problems.
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