Cambodian Confederation of Unions
The Cambodian Confederation of Unions (CCU) is a national trade union centre in Cambodia. The centre is politically tied to the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) and has been denied official recognition several times in the past. The Cambodian Independent Teachers' Association (CITA) and the Free Trade Union of Workers of the Kingdom of Cambodia (FTUWKC) are affiliated with the centre.
| Founded | 6 August 2006 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Members | 25,000[1] - 90,000[2] |
Key people | Rong Chhun, president |
Parent organization | Cambodian Independent Teachers' Association |
Political position edit
The CCU is opposed to the government of Hun Sen and is vocal on a wide range of issues, from workers' rights to corruption and national territory. It does not participate in meetings involving government representatives, even if asked to participate. CCU considers itself to be the only true Cambodian trade union centre.[3]
History edit
The CCU was formed on August 6, 2006.[4] It applied for official recognition, but did not receive it. CCU again applied for official recognition in 2012, but was denied again because some of its affiliated unions represent teachers, which are not protected under Cambodia's Labour Law.[2]
In 2012, during protests against the non-payment of workers' benefits at Tai Yang Enterprises, CCU delivered a protest letter to the US Embassy in Phnom Penh asking Americans to boycott the company's products. Tai Yang at that point was a supplier for Levi's and Gap.[5]
During the 2013–2014 Cambodian protests, CCU workers protested together with CNRP supporters demanding the resignation of the ruling government.[6]
In 2018, the CCU threatened protests if Cambodia's government did not adhere to the EU demand of a political solution between the ruling CPP and the CNRP.[7]
Affiliates edit
- Cambodian Independent Teachers' Association (CITA)
- Free Trade Union of Workers of the Kingdom of Cambodia (FTUWKC)
- Federation of Cambodian Intellectuals and Students
- Professors Council Association
- Free Trade Union (FTU)
- Cambodian Alliance of Trade Unions (CATU)
References edit
- ^ Labour Market Profile 2015. Cambodia (PDF) (Report). LO/FTFCouncil. 2015. p. 21.
- ^ a b Worrell, Shane; Mom Kunthear (2012-06-22). "Cambodian Confederation of Unions denied recognition again". The Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ Vesna Nuon; Melisa Serrano (2010). Building Unions in Cambodia. History, Challenges, Strategies (PDF) (Report). Friedrich Ebert Foundation. p. 75. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ Rong Panha (May 2016). Cambodian Confederation of Unions. Trade Union Organizing Strategies for Development and Inclusion (Report). CCU. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ Mom Kunthear (2012-07-24). "US big brand boycott called for by workers". Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "Striking Garment Workers Join Cambodian Opposition Protests". Radio Free Asia. 2013-12-26. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ Soth Koemsoeun (2018-09-19). "Union leader warns of protests". The Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 2021-01-26.