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Monday 11 June 2012

Union coalition [Ath Thon] wins Norwegian prize for trade unions

PHNOM PENH, 11 June 2012 (Cambodia Herald) - Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Unions president Ath Thon (pictured) left for Norway Monday to receive the Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights.

A statement said the $80,000 prize would be offered on Thursday."The award shows the strength and struggle of unions in Cambodia moving to further the respect of human rights," Ath Thon said.

Speaking from Bangkok, he said the prize was an example of "not being corrupt or exploiting workers." He added that it would be used to build a workers center, develop human rights and other programs, increase wages, provide health benefits and award other strong unions.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Many congratulation Ath Thon. Our people need you.What you have done is more than the prize itself,it something that our people and country will remember you forever.

This award her is also a clear indication that the democratic world is standing behind you.

Remember the world,in the 21st century,is a global-village.You are not alone.

The wheel of democracy is an unstoppable force.



Bless you.

True Khmer

Anonymous said...

How about Vichea, He died for same cause. Anyway Congratulation.

Anonymous said...

No one can forget Vichea,he was our hero.He will be given a highest award of honor form our nation,when the time come. There will be his statue built somewhere in Phnom Penh to remember him and his heroism.

True Khmer