Cambodia Unions Propose Over $250 Minimum Wage for 2027
Six Cambodian union federations are demanding a minimum monthly wage of $250.66 for garment, travel goods, and footwear workers in 2027, arguing the current $210 is insufficient to cover rising living costs, forcing workers into excessive overtime.
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