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| Chea Vichea's murder |
Washington, DC Tuesday, 12 October 2010
“The killing of Chea Vichea has weakened the labor movement greatly.”
Although the documentary “Who Killed Chea Vichea?” does not answer its own question, and although that question is invariably asked by viewers, the producers say one thing is certain: the murder of Cambodia's top labor leader in 2004 hurt the country's labor movement.
The film, which examines the murder of Chea Vichea, who was then the president of the Free Trade Union of Workers of the Kingdom of Cambodia, was shown at the Washington headquarters of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations—the largest federation of unions in the US—last week.
Producer Rich Garella said no improvements in workers rights have come about since Chea Vichea was killed by unknown assailants in 2004.
“The killing of Chea Vichea has weakened the labor movement greatly,” Rich Garella told the audience after the screening. “And it goes to show that a movement is made up of many individual people, but when you have a charismatic leader like that, it counts for a lot.”
A leader like Chea Vichea was able to strengthen the negotiations of workers, he said, while at the same time helping factories boost sales.
Cambodia's workers say they have come under increased pressure from a rising cost of living. Last month, thousands of workers went on a four-day general strike to demand negotiations for better pay.
Timonthy Ryan, program director of the Solidarity Center, said Cambodia has a good labor law compared to other Southeast Asian countries, but it is now under threat.
“The real issue that is happening now is there are attempts to change the labor law and to weaken those workers’ rights provisions, and that's the concern not only of the Cambodian unions, but it’s a concern of the international labor movement,” Ryan told VOA Khmer.
While labor leaders do not face the threats of violence they once did, they still face legal threats, he said.
Hundreds of labor leaders are now out of work following September's strike, as the courts consider legal suits brought by companies.
“The emphasis should be, for workers advocates, not only on the companies, but on the brands who ultimately are buying the products,” Ryun said. Big brands—like Levi Strauss, Adidas, Target, Sears, and others—can ensure owners comply with labor laws, he added.
5 comments:
Hok Lundy had killed Chea Vichea!!
As long as the Government can not arrest the killers, Hun Sen was the one who killed Chea Vichea.
Saphan
You ask murder to arrest murders ?
Who ordered to kill 1997 demonstrators ?
Who ordered to kill Palika ?
Criminals are free and victims are jailed.
Hun Sen was a member of the Democratic Kampuchea Pol Pot Khmer Rouge Regime.
Hun Sen is a leader of the Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen Khmer Rouge Regime.
Hun Sen was behind the terrorism on March 30, 1997 grenade attack in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
A U.S. citizen Ron Abney was injured during the grenade attack.
Source:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States Senate Foreign Committee Investigation
Hun Sen attempted to assassinate Sam Rainsy (leader of opposition party) and Chea Vichea (leader of the Free Trade Union) during grenade attack on March 30, 1997 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Hun Sen is responsible for murdered Chea Vichea (leader of the Free Trade Union).
The Democratic Kampuchea Pol Pot Khmer Rouge Regime is responsible for killing 1.7 million innocent Khmer peoples.
The Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen Khmer Rouge Regime is also responsible for killing 1.7 million innocent Khmer peoples and counting.
The Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen Khmer Rouge Regime is responsible for extrajudicial execution over 100 members of FUNCINPEC Party.
The Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen Khmer Rouge Regime is responsible for murders over 80 members of Sam Rainsy Party.
The Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen Khmer Rouge Regime is responsible for murders 3 leaders of Free Trade Union.
The Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen Khmer Rouge Regime is responsible for murders 10 journalists
The Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen Khmer Rouge Regime is responsible for murders at least 16 innocent Khmer peoples during a grenade attack on March 30, 1997 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Tribute inscribed on stupa those who died
"To the heroic demonstrators who lost their lives on 30 March 1997 for the cause of justice and democracy. The tragedy occurred 60 meters from this monument on the sidewalk of the park across from the National Assembly.”
1. Chet Duong Dara, medical doctor/journalist, 29
2. Hann Muny, bodyguard, 32
3. Yung Srey, female garment worker, 21
4. Yos Siem, female garment worker, 36
5. Sam Sarin, bicycle repairer, 50
6. Ros Sir, high school boy, 13
7. Sok Kheng, female student, 18
8. Yoeun Yon, high school boy, 17
9. Yung Sok Nov, female garment worker, 20
10. Chea Nang, high school teacher (passerby), 28
11. Nam Thy, motodop driver, 37
12. Chanty Pheakdey, high school girl, 13
13-16. Unknown others atleast.
Over 100 peoples were injures.
Attempted to assassinate Sam Rainsy (leader of the Khmer National Party).
Attempted to assassinate Chea Vichea (leader of the Free Trade Union of Cambodia).
Attempted to assassinate Ron Abney a United States citizen (employee of the International Republican Institute).
The Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen Khmer Rouge Regime is responsible for murders at least 16 innocent men, women and children during a grenade attack on March 30, 1997 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Hun Sen was behind the March 30, 1997 Grenade Attack.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Cambodian government officials were responsible for the March 30, 1997 Grenade Attack.
Source: United States Senate Foreign Committee
Hun Sen is personally responsible for the March 30, 1997 Grenade Attack.
Source: Department of State
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