Cambodian garment workers make around $80 a month, taking on long hours of overtime in harsh conditions. Now workers across the country are standing up for themselves to demand more – but the fight for a better wage in Cambodia is a dangerous one …
At least four garment workers were killed this month during a crackdown on protesters demanding a decent wage from the government and international clothing companies. This video shows the workers who are standing up – and the violence that’s consistently employed to keep them quiet.
Photos and video by Heather Stilwell.
To learn more and show your support for Cambodian garment workers, click here: Cambodia: Stop government violence against garment workers.