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Last updated May 3, 2024
Created May 3, 2024
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Name Webpage capture on the news article of Siem Reap cultural village workers resume strike over wages
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This webpage capture workers went on strike over unpaid wages and meal allowances. They temporarily suspended strikes over Khmer New Year at the request of provincial authorities. They resumed strike action on August 23. Wages had been reduced by up to 20% since April and their $25 monthly food allowance had been cut entirely. Workers were asking the employer to pay back monthly wages and food allowances that the company had deducted, negotiate an agreement with the union, and keep the art office section of the park open and fully staffed. At the end of August, company representatives said salary cuts were made to keep over 300 workers employed amid COVID-19, and that all but about 40 workers had accepted the cutbacks. The Siem Reap Provincial Administration Chief said the company had agreed to negotiate with CCCTEU. The outcome was the company permanently closed on November 7 due to low tourism numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic. All of the employees received unpaid wages and allowances the week before the closure, but said they were still to receive their 2020 indemnity payments. Workers planned to file a complaint to demand outstanding benefits. The Siem Reap Department of Labor, however, said the company had already paid compensation for all employees. He said that any outstanding demands made by workers were unlikely to be considered because they had already agreed to the payments given to them.

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