Union threatens strike if wage talk fails

Chea Mony, President of Free Trade Union of Workers of Cambodia, speaks to reporters during a march to mark ninth anniversary of the slaying of union leader Chea Vichea

 

PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) -- Chea Mony, Free Trade Union of Workers of Cambodia, threatens to strike if wage talks this afternoon fails to increase worker's salaries.

In a statement issued Monday, he urged union representatives to stand firm when talking with factory employers and not to reduce the amount salaries demanded.

Mony also urged an agreement should be made soon without any more delays.

"The unions will maintain their position in leading workers to strike throughout the country if minimum wages are not increased as demanded and if there is still a delay in the meeting," he said.

Representatives from the government, worker's union and employers are meeting this afternoon at the Ministry of Social Affairs to discuss wage increases for workers.


In the talks late last month, the employers wanted $75 while the union leaders needed $91.