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LATEST PRESS RELEASES
Media Advisory-Cambodian Indirect Sex Workers Report
15 Jul 2010
ILO has released a small qualitative study of women who left their jobs in the garment industry during the economic crisis to work in the entertainment sector. The study seeks to better understand the work situation of these women, including their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in order to identify avenues for practical assistance to reduce their HIV-related vulnerabilities.
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New ILO Better Factories Cambodia fact sheet
30 Apr 2008
A new ILO Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) fact sheet Cambodian garment Industry: Challenges and Opportunities has been released (April 2008), analyzing how the Cambodian garment sector is managing in the face of increasing global pressure.
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SPEECHES AND STATEMENTS
IN THE MEDIA
Media update 02 September 2010
02 Sep 2010
English Language Newspaper
Phnom Penh Post
2010-09-02 Company stands by three firings.gif
2010-09-02 Korean investors make visit.gif
The designations employed in ILO publications, which are in conformity with United Nations practice, and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Labour Office concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers. The responsibility for opinions expressed in signed articles, studies and other contributions rests solely with their authors, and publication does not constitute an endorsement by the International Labour Office of the opinions expressed in them. Reference to names of firms and commercial products and processes does not imply their endorsement by the International Labour Office, and any failure to mention a particular firm, commercial product or process is not a sign of disapproval.
Media update 01 September 2010
01 Sep 2010
English Language Newspaper
Phnom Penh Post
2010-09-01 The end for low-wage China.gif
The Cambodia Daily
2010-09-01 Free tree pact with India to be approved.gif
The designations employed in ILO publications, which are in conformity with United Nations practice, and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Labour Office concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers. The responsibility for opinions expressed in signed articles, studies and other contributions rests solely with their authors, and publication does not constitute an endorsement by the International Labour Office of the opinions expressed in them. Reference to names of firms and commercial products and processes does not imply their endorsement by the International Labour Office, and any failure to mention a particular firm, commercial product or process is not a sign of disapproval.
Consultative Meeting on Maternity Protection
31 Aug 2010
In collaboration with the Provincial Department of Labour and Vocational Training, ILO Better Factories Cambodia conducted its first consultative meeting on maternity protection on Thursday 26 August in Kampong Speu provincial town. Representatives from Kampong Speu Provincial Department of Labour and Vocational Training, from four garment factories and three footwear factories participated in the meeting.Click here for the whole text
Media update 28-30 August 2010
30 Aug 2010
English Language Newspaper
Phnom Penh Post
2010-08-30 Factory and unionist in labour talks.gif
2010-08-30 Labour agency investigated.gif
Khmer Language Newspaper
Koh Santepheap
2010-08-30 Mu Sochua claims to help workers at M & V factory.gif
Rasmei Kampuchea
2010-08-28 For the first six months of 2010 Trade between China and Cambodia is 627 millions dollars.gif
2010-08-29-30 Mu Sochua speaks out inf front of M & V Manufacturing; workers walk out.gif
The designations employed in ILO publications, which are in conformity with United Nations practice, and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Labour Office concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers. The responsibility for opinions expressed in signed articles, studies and other contributions rests solely with their authors, and publication does not constitute an endorsement by the International Labour Office of the opinions expressed in them. Reference to names of firms and commercial products and processes does not imply their endorsement by the International Labour Office, and any failure to mention a particular firm, commercial product or process is not a sign of disapproval.
2nd Tracking Survey of Cambodian Garment Sector Workers Affected by Global Economic Crisis
30 Jul 2010
ILO Better Factories Cambodia releases its 2nd tracking study of Cambodian garment sector workers affected by the global economic crisis, following the benchmarking and the 1st tracking study conducted in the 4th quarter of 2009, and the 1st quarter 2010. The study aims to learn new hardships faced by workers and their families, their coping mechanisms, job searching strategies, and steps taken by firms to mitigate the adverse impacts of the crisis on their workforce. For the detailed version of the study.
Click here to see the report
New Minimum Wage for the Garment and Shoe Work Industry- 5$ Wage Increase for Workers
12 Jul 2010
On July 8th 2010, the members of the Cambodian Labour Advisory Committee agreed on a new minimum wage for the garment and shoe industry. Negotiation around this issued were scheduled to happen in 2010. The previous minimum wage had been agreed upon in 2006. The Labour Advisory committee is a tripartite institution that is composed of 14 government, 7 trade union and 7 employer representatives. Members discussed the wage hike, the effective date of implementation, and its timeframe.Click here for the whole text
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