Living Wage – a Matter of Justice and Human Dignity

CNRP leaders welcomed by Cambodian workers in South Korea-24 March,2013

CNRP Vice-president Kem Sokha meets Cambodian workers in South Korea

Cambodian workers in South Korea at reception for CNRP leaders – 24 March, 2013

The Blessing dance performed by Cambodian Workers dance group- South Korea – CNRP reception with Cambodian workers.

Kem Sokha with Cambodian workers in South Korea- March 24, 2013

Proud to be with Cambodia National Rescue Party.

March 31, 2013By Mu Sochua
Originally posted at: http://sochua.wordpress.com/2013/03/31/living-wage-a-matter-of-justice-and-human-dignity/

Cambodian workers in South Korea say it all: “we left Cambodia because there is no work and even with employment, the pay is so low”.

Living wage

The recent pay increase authorized by the government-seen as intervention by the prime minister for upcoming elections – is far from living wage which (1)should limit the working hours to eight hours per day; should (2)guarantee adequate housing; (3)provide for healthy diet; (4) include social integration. In addition to their own living, workers should be able to care for their dependents and make savings.

Human Dignity

It is the core issue for workers. Defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “everyone who works has the right to just and favorable remuneration ensuring for him/heself and his/her family an existence worth of human dignity.

What Cambodian workers in South Korea says?

“We would rather be working back home. But there is no decent work with decent pay”.

Cambodian National Rescue Party(CNRP) solution:

Minimum wage of US$150 for eight hours of work will be set by law by CNRP government with full respect and implementation of the Labour Law. The minimum wage recognizes adjustment with cost of living.

Voice of America interview

http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodian-workers-in-south-korea/1631367.html