The garment and textile industry has expanded greatly in Cambodia in the last decade basing itself on cheap wages and low overheads. Over the last couple of years, garment workers have fought back strongly, organising mass demonstrations and strikes against repression and starvation wages. A recent report by Human Rights Watch has catalogued many of the widespread labour rights abuses that garment factories owners are guilty of, with the collusion of the Cambodian government. On top of all these issues, garment workers also face inadequate transport options, with almost 20 workers being killed in a traffic accident earlier this week.
The garment and textile industry has expanded greatly in Cambodia in the last decade basing itself on cheap wages and low overheads. Over the last couple of years, garment workers have fought back strongly, organising mass demonstrations and strikes against repression and starvation wages. A recent report by Human Rights Watch has catalogued many of the widespread labour rights abuses that garment factories owners are guilty of, with the collusion of the Cambodian government. On top of all these issues, garment workers also face inadequate transport options, with almost 20 workers being killed in a traffic accident earlier this week.
