We are pleased to share the news that Sithar Chhim, President of the Labor Rights Supported Union (LRSU), representing workers at NagaWorld casino in Cambodia, has been released from prison. Sithar was detained in November 2022 after returning to Cambodia from the ITUC World Congress in Melbourne.
Union representatives from the Building and Wood Workers Trade Union Federation of Cambodia (BWTUC) have appealed to the Ministry of Labour to introduce regulations to restrict and prevent the use of asbestos in construction to protect worker’s health.
In the heart of Phnom Penh, a powerful workers’ movement is growing driven by resilience, solidarity, and a commitment to justice. The Association to Support Vulnerable Women (ASVW), known locally as the Cambodian Prostitute’s Union (CPU), is leading the charge in advocating for the rights of sex and entertainment workers.
Across Cambodia, women workers are taking the lead as they unite to fight for their rights and demand gender equality in the workplace.
The Cambodian government has released details about how a proposed asbestos ban will come into effect, including details for action, a timeline for a ban and management of related issues.