Cambodia

Human Rights Watch has released a new report accusing the government of Cambodia of not properly enforcing labor laws, which has come at the determent of the country’s thousands of garment workers. The report, titled “Work Faster or Get Out,” also spoke out against brand actions that reportedly hindered proper inspection of garment factories and said that sub-contracting factories that often fall outside of the jurisdiction of many inspection groups are where many of the worst problems exist. It’s estimated that over 700,000 people work in Cambodia’s garment industry, the vast majority of whom are women. (HRW ) / (Fibre2Fashion)
 
Over 200 garment factory workers staged a strike in front of their building after managers reportedly fired an employee who founded a union chapter at the facility. Workers say that the man was dismissed after establishing a chapter of the National Trade Union Confederation (NTUC), though factory managers say that the man broke protocol by not informing them of his intention to form a union at the facility before doing so. Workers also say that another union was also established at the facility, though they were displeased with its actions. (Phnom Penh Post)