Representatives from 10 unions and labor groups encouraged NagaWorld casino protesters during a rally in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, as a union federation leader said her members — largely in the garment sector — could join the strike if there was still no solution after two weeks.
Three groups of protesters crisscrossed Phnom Penh Friday morning over longstanding labor, land and political issues, submitting petitions to various government institutions and the E.U.
As journalists and observers were again harassed and threatened at NagaWorld protests this week, the Information Ministry said lower-level authorities did not appear to fully understand their roles and acted outside of their remit.
NagaWorld workers were met with less violent resistance from security personnel on Tuesday as they attempted to continue their protest against termination from the casino corporation.
NagaWorld protestors were met with violence by security personnel on the streets of Phnom Penh Monday afternoon, after weeks of their protests proceeding relatively subdued.
NagaWorld union members submitted petitions to the prime minister’s cabinet and National Assembly, with union leader Chhim Sithar remarking that only Hun Sen can resolve
Another round of negotiations between NagaCorp and its casino union in Phnom Penh came and went Friday with no progress,
Ongoing casino workers’ protests diverged slightly from its usual routine on Wednesday as the demonstrators were able to rally outside Phnom Penh’s NagaWorld casino for around 20 minutes before being forced on buses and taken away.
NagaWorld labor negotiations remained at a stalemate as fired union workers continued to attempt to protest outside the casino complex.
Internet service provider Ezecom, owned by tycoon Kith Meng, announced Thursday it has taken over embattled firm Opennet. After “vigorous discussions,” NagaCorp and the Phnom Penh casino’s workers union agreed that they had not yet reached an agreement, the Labor Ministry said in a statement.
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