ILO urges dialogue to resolve current industrial disputes
The ILO appeals to all involved parties to resolve the current industrial disputes in Cambodia through constructive dialogue.
The ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People Democratic Republic is closely following the industrial disputes currently taking place at the Special Economic Zones in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province in Cambodia.
Constituting a significant part of Cambodia’s industrial sector, the implications arising from recent events in the Special Economic Zones have potential consequences for a number of factories that continues to operate in an intensely competitive international environment. As such, these factories are also a major source of employment and income for a large number of Cambodian households. They also contribute significantly to Cambodia’s international trade, attract foreign direct investments and continue to promote business development opportunities. The current frictions if not addressed promptly and effectively might become a cause for concern for all parties.
The recent confrontations are not constructive means of industrial action. The ILO appeals to all involved parties that genuine efforts are made to avoid any repeat of such actions. The early reinstatement of normal operations in the affected factories and safe return of workers to their workplaces are issues of critical importance and will only take place on the basis of peaceful and constructive dialogue between the parties.
On this basis, it is important that all stakeholders, including workers, trade unions, government, employers and their representatives persist with their efforts to ensure that this process of dialogue continues and ultimately provides the necessary solutions to resolve the outstanding issues. The ILO strongly encourages all parties to intensify these efforts through appropriate channels based on the principles of social dialogue, tripartism and equally important on the basis of the existing legislative framework.
The ILO calls upon all parties to adhere to this framework in keeping with ILO principles and relevant International Labour Standards. The ILO continues to stand ready to assist all the parties concerned in this process through its good offices, technical assistance and advisory services.
Constituting a significant part of Cambodia’s industrial sector, the implications arising from recent events in the Special Economic Zones have potential consequences for a number of factories that continues to operate in an intensely competitive international environment. As such, these factories are also a major source of employment and income for a large number of Cambodian households. They also contribute significantly to Cambodia’s international trade, attract foreign direct investments and continue to promote business development opportunities. The current frictions if not addressed promptly and effectively might become a cause for concern for all parties.
The recent confrontations are not constructive means of industrial action. The ILO appeals to all involved parties that genuine efforts are made to avoid any repeat of such actions. The early reinstatement of normal operations in the affected factories and safe return of workers to their workplaces are issues of critical importance and will only take place on the basis of peaceful and constructive dialogue between the parties.
On this basis, it is important that all stakeholders, including workers, trade unions, government, employers and their representatives persist with their efforts to ensure that this process of dialogue continues and ultimately provides the necessary solutions to resolve the outstanding issues. The ILO strongly encourages all parties to intensify these efforts through appropriate channels based on the principles of social dialogue, tripartism and equally important on the basis of the existing legislative framework.
The ILO calls upon all parties to adhere to this framework in keeping with ILO principles and relevant International Labour Standards. The ILO continues to stand ready to assist all the parties concerned in this process through its good offices, technical assistance and advisory services.