Phnom Penh studying COVID-19 impact before wage talks

22 Jul '20

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Cambodia’s ministry of labour and vocational training are carrying out a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers in the textile, garment and footwear sectors ahead of a meeting on the 2021 minimum wage. The ministry recently informed business owners, managers and workers about the survey on impact of the crisis on livelihoods.

The general secretariat and the National Council on Minimum Wage are conducting the survey from July 17 to 31 with workers chosen randomly in Phnom Penh and other provinces.

Collective Union of Movement of Workers president Pav Sina said three studies are carried out every year by representatives from factories, the ministry and unions. Sina, who is requesting that the minimum wage for workers be raised, said workers have had their employment contracts terminated and some factories have shut down, according to Cambodian media reports.

The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) has requested the ministry to delay negotiations on the 2021 minimum wage, saying it is vulnerable to the COVID-19 crisis.

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