Garment makers disappointed with EBA recommendation
GMAC expresses its disappointment with the partial EBA deal suspension.
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750,000 jobs put at risk in apparel, footwear, travel goods, says GMAC
Much work is still needed in order to improve labour and living conditions: GMAC.
Ministry workshop to discuss Labour Law amendment
A consultation workshop to be held on amending Articles Labour Law.
Better Factories extended, expanded to include travel goods
“Better Factories Cambodia” program is extended for another three years.
GMAC calls for delay of incoming pension scheme
A pension scheme is called to be delayed to reduce the financial burden on employers.
GMAC urges members to join REX
GMAC asks members to join the EU’s Registered Exporters System (REX), a scheme based on self-certification.
GMAC urges government to reduce financial burden on employers
GMAC asks gov’t to refrain from increasing pay bump for garment workers by $5.
GMAC eyes no minimum wage increase
Increase of minimum wage for workers in 2020 will be impossible: GMAC.
A look at the garment industry: Q&A with GMAC’s Ken Loo
Ken Loo, secretary-general of GMAC discusses the development of the sector’s issues.
GMAC slams recent garment factory strikes
GMAC calls the Bowker Garment Factory workers’ strike in Kandal province illegal.
GMAC slams recent garment factory strikes
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia calls recent strike at Bowker Garment Factory in Kandal province illegal.
GMAC’s confidence on EBA may be premature
Last week, the Garment Manufacturer’s Association of Cambodia (GMAC), said that a full withdrawal of the Kingdom’s everything-but arms trade status is unlikely.
European Union unlikely to fully withdraw EBA: GMAC
GMAC: the full withdrawal of the Kingdom’s EBA trade status is unlikely.
W&D followed law when firing workers: GMAC
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia on Saturday issued a statement saying W&D Cambodia Co Ltd’s termination of striking workers was done in accordance with the law.
Acleda, GMAC in garment workers payroll system deal
Acleda Bank Plc will roll out its payroll services for garment, shoes and travelling bag factory workers nationwide, thus enabling risk-free electronic transfers of salaries to individual payroll accounts.
EBA halt poses lasting negative impact, GMAC says in letter to EU
Any temporary suspension of the EBA treaty might have a long-term negative impact.
Good labour conditions should salvage EBA, experts say
Experts believe Cambodia is still safe over the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme.
CMT tax returns seminar held
According to MEF’s Prakas, the purpose is to provide incentives for local industries to promote export and create jobs.
US-China trade war good for Cambodian firms: GMAC
Cambodia stands to benefit from the ongoing trade spat between the United States and China, with exports of Cambodian travel goods particularly likely to increase as a result of the dispute.
PM clarifies on oversized trucks
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday reiterated that the law in Cambodia only allows trucks up to a maximum length of 16 metres.
Number of workers fainting drops
The number of workers fainting in 2017 decreased 28% if compared with 2016, in 18 factories around the country.
Workers get time off for meeting Hun Sen
From August 20 until November 22, PM had met with 208,640 workers
Medals for staff-friendly firms
The Prime Minister will award medals to garment factories that allow pregnant workers to leave work 30 minutes early.
Garment factories told to prioritise boiler safety
Garment and footwear factory representatives call for greater importance in workplace safety.
Short-term contracts set to be phased out
Garment industry employers meet labour officials to discuss short-term contracts.
GSP plea reaches US Senate
The US Senate receives a formal petition from the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia, asking to give Cambodian garment and footwear exports preferential trade treatment.
Talking productivity with GMAC’s training centre director Andrew Tey
With the minimum wage on the rise, the garments and footwear sector faces challenges.
A close look at the garment sector with GMAC’s John Cha
The garment and footwear industry is one of the main pillars of Cambodia’s economic growth, accounting for about 80 percent of the nation’s exports.
GMAC: Garment exports to grow 5%
Exports of garments and footwear products will grow by five percent this year, with similar growth rates expected for the next five years.
