Mom Kunther and Tep Nimol
Phnom Penh Post
A WORKING group charged with creating Cambodia’s first-ever law on trade unions has sent a draft to worker and employee representatives, asking for their recommendations in the hope that the legislation can be adopted early next year.
Oum Mean, a secretary of state at the Ministry of Labour, said the initial draft was completed last week.
“We sent the draft law to the factory and worker representatives, in order for them to discuss among themselves whether they agree with the law or not,” he said.
The parties now have roughly one and a half months to examine the draft law and formulate recommendations on how to improve it. Oum Mean said the draft legislation is designed to build on the existing Labour Law, expanding regulations concerning the roles and rights of unions and employers.
“This law is important for the protection of both workers and employers,” he said.
Cambodian Confederation of Unions President Rong Chhun said he thought the draft targeted unions while protecting employers and the government.
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