Login Register

Logo of Phnom Penh Post newspaper Phnom Penh Post - Tien Tien workers find jobs, seek pay

Tien Tien workers find jobs, seek pay

| Publication date 15 September 2015 | 07:10 ICT

Tien Tien workers find jobs, seek pay

About 90 per cent of workers from the Tien Tien factory in Kandal province, whose Chinese owner disappeared leaving some $30,000 in unpaid wages last month, have found new jobs according to staff and union officials.

Pun Sina, who is among the 150 unpaid workers, said she has been forced to find work at another Kandal garment factory, but will continue to seek reimbursement.

“I have to feed my family, but I cannot abandon such a large amount,” she said.

Former employees of the factory, which closed in August, have sought intervention from local authorities as well as the Ministry of Labour, and recently threatened to burn down the factory if the inaction continued.

President of the Democratic Independent Solidarity Union Federation Yang Phanny said that workers were demanding $40,000 in salaries as well as $10,000 in compensation.

He added that they plan to march to the National Assembly to request help from MPs and will also appeal to the prime minister.

The Kandal Labour Department could not be reached for comment yesterday.

Contact author: Mom Kunthear

MOST VIEWED

  • Newest horror film showcases unique Khmer culture, identity

    At first glance, the trailer to new horror sensation The Ritual: Black Nun looks like a western-produced feature film. As the story reveals itself to the viewers, it becomes clearer that this is a Khmer film, with a strong Cambodian identity and close links to

  • Ministry orders all schools, public and private, to close for SEA Games

    From April 20 to May 18, all public and private educational institutions will be closed to maintain order and support Cambodia's hosting of the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games, said a directive from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Cambodia will host the

  • Almost 9K tourists see equinox sunrise at Angkor Wat

    Nearly 9,000 visitors – including 2,226 international tourists – gathered at Angkor Wat on March 21 to view the spring equinox sunrise, according to a senior official of the Siem Reap provinical tourism department. Ngov Seng Kak, director of the department, said a total of 8,726 people visited Angkor Wat to

  • Angkor Beer strengthens national pride with golden new look and fresher taste

    Angkor Beer – the "Gold of Angkor" – has a new look, one that is more stylish and carries a premium appeal, as well as a fresher taste and smoother flavour, making it the perfect choice for any gathering. Angkor Beer recently launched its new design, one

  • Water supply authority assures public shortages over early ‘24

    The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) asked for understanding from Phnom Penh residents in some communes where water pressure is weak. They assured residents that all supply issues will be resolved by early 2024, but have suggested that residents use water sparingly in the meantime.

  • Khmer ballet documentary debuts April 1

    A new documentary, The Perfect Motion, or Tep Hattha in Khmer, will premiere to the public on April 1. The documentary film follows two intertwined storylines: the creation of a show called Metamorphosis by the late Princess Norodom Buppha Devi (her very last production) and the

Related articles