In early February, hundreds of bus workers demonstrated in Phonm Phem against the Capitol Tours Bus Company union busting activities. The demonstration was viciously attacked by employer sponsored thugs who beat many of the protestors (see video). The police then detained a number of the bus workers, but let the thugs go free. Two of these labour activists, Nan Vanna and Ruos Siphay, are still under arrest and are facing up to 6 years in jail for riotous behaviour. There is an international campaign calling on the government to stop union repression and for the freedom of these two unionists.
In early February, hundreds of bus workers demonstrated in Phonm Phem against the Capitol Tours Bus Company union busting activities. The demonstration was viciously attacked by employer sponsored thugs who beat many of the protestors (see video). The police then detained a number of the bus workers, but let the thugs go free. Two of these labour activists, Nan Vanna and Ruos Siphay, are still under arrest and are facing up to 6 years in jail for riotous behaviour. There is an international campaign calling on the government to stop union repression and for the freedom of these two unionists.
