Cambodia Labor Leaders Speak Out Against Union Law

Labor leaders in Cambodia are expressing concern over a contentious labor union law passed May 17. Unionists say the new legislation gives government too much power over union activities and excludes portions of the workforce from labor law protections. They also say it has increased membership thresholds for registration, which undermines workers' rights to form new unions, and obstructs freedom to organize and mobilize garment workers. "The Ministry asks the unions and...

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