The labor laws created in 2016 to protect workers in trade unions in Cambodia have recently been amended. The changes are putting factory workers at higher risk – especially within the garment industry. There are over 800,000 workers in Cambodia who are working in the global fashion industry and based on the amended trade sanctions of the country, the workers are now facing an unpredictable future.
As much as many countries around the world have been working towards elimination of gender pay discrimination, there are still a number of countries lagging further behind than others. In Ukraine in the past year, data has been compiled and has shown that the country has a serious gender pay gap where women are paid an average of approximately 32% less than men. This rate varies quite a bit across different regions and industries within the country; however, there is a noticeable gender pay gap across the nation as a whole.
The New Year is shaping up for some big changes in Vietnam. Minimum wages are set to increase by approximately 5.7% as of January 1st, 2020. Depending on the industry and geographical region, some minimum wage rates may increase from the current rate of $6 USD to $10 USD. There have also been some new standards created for those who have received formal, vocational training. In these instances, employees must be paid (at a minimum) 7% more than the minimum salary level available.
Working in Pakistan has become a struggle for many people within the nation. The current economic condition of the country has increased uncertainty about worker rights. The Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) has been created in order to speak for all employees within the country, regardless of their employment role. Last month, the PWF demanded that the Pakistan government finally implement labor laws that will secure (or at the very least, increase) workers’ rights (especially laborers).