Cambodia Garment Unions Propose Up to 19% Wage Hike Amidst Factory Resistance
Cambodian garment and footwear unions have proposed a significant minimum wage increase for 2027, but factory owners are resisting, leading to difficult negotiations. The government's decision is awaited, balancing export competitiveness with worker living standards.
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