Thursday 9 January 2014

Cambodia: Striking garment workers shot dead; call for global protest

An urgent appeal by Eric Lee

On January 3, 2014, the Cambodian government sent military police to attack a demonstration of striking garment workers. The police opened fire with AK-47 rifles killing five workers and injuring dozens more.

The government has since banned all demonstrations and used military force to clear the streets. At least 39 workers have been detained and are held in unknown locations. Faced with this brutal repression, the unions have called off the strike and workers are returning to work, although they are continuing to press their demands for an increased minimum wage.

They are no longer on strike -- but their struggle continues and they are asking for our help.

Please take a moment to support the campaign demanding that the Cambodian government stop the violence, restore freedom of association and assembly, release the detained workers and drop any charges against them, and resume negotiations for an increase in the minimum wage:

http://www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaign.cgi?c=2129&src=lsmm

This campaign has been called by IndustriALL, UNI Global Union, the International Trade Union Confederation, the Cambodia Labour Confederation, and Workers United. With your support, it could be the largest campaign we've ever done.

Please help us build support for this campaign - share this message with you friends, family and fellow union members.

Further information: IndustriALL

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