Cambodian trade unions gear up for minimum wage talks


PHNOM PENH (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has set August 16 for a yearly negotiation concerning the 2024 minimum wage for employees in the textile, garment, footwear, travel goods and bag sectors.

Minister Ith Samheng, who also chairs the National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW), has invited trade unions in Cambodia to the pivotal meeting. Scheduled for August 16, the meeting is to take place at the ministry headquarters in Phnom Penh. The NCMW's third mandate, 2023-2024, will also be under discussion.

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