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The case concerns 23 arrests during a garment worker strike last January.
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Unions Denounce Cambodian Government
Regional leaders gather to highlight apparel workers’ need for higher wages.
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Brands, Unions Voice Cambodia Concerns
A delegation representing 30 international brands and global trade unions met with Cambodia’s deputy prime…
Cambodia’s Critical Wage Battle
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U.N. Envoy Calls for Higher Wages in Cambodia
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Industry Pressure Mounts on Cambodia
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