On this day, 16 January 2016, women beer promoters working for Cambrew, co-owned by Carlsberg, in Cambodia walked out on strike. The casually-employed women were demanding recognition of their legal rights to a permanent contract with paid maternity leave and other legally mandated benefits.
The company had refused to meet with their union, the Cambodian Food and Service Workers Federation, and instead extended working hours until 11 PM, which would cause the workers transport difficulties and, they believed, increase the amount of harassment they faced from customers.
On January 21, the company retaliated by sacking 11 union members.
We are unsure what the result of the dispute was so if you are aware please drop us an email to let us know: info@workingclasshistory.com https://www.facebook.com/workingclasshistory/photos/a.296224173896073/1631853670333110/?type=3
