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20 Mar 2013

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Compiled by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

Striking garment factory workers in Cambodia

Throughout January 2013 garment factory workers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, camped out and protested in front of Kingsland factory (part of Gold Ocean) demanding payment of overdue wages and benefits. According to the workers, in September 2012, they were told not to come into work due to lack of orders, but were assured they would be paid 50% of their salary until work resumed in January 2013. Shortly thereafter, Kingsland owners declared bankruptcy and fled the country. The protesters claimed they were owned $200,000 by the Hong-Kong based company that allegedly worked with Walmart and H&M suppliers. [Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Walmart, H&M to respond. Company responses provided. We attempted to invite Kingsland/Gold Ocean to respond, but were unable to find current contact information.]

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Cambodia: Garment workers protesting unpaid wages after owners closed factory demand action from H&M and Walmart, which they say bought from the factory

Striking garment factory workers in Cambodia