Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has successfully and quickly resolved the concerns of workers at the JS Leather Collection Phnom Penh Co., Ltd. factory, with all parties reaching a collective agreement, and the workers will return to work as usual starting tomorrow, August 4, 2026.
Mr. Sun Mesa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, said on August 3, 2026, that the ministry had assigned leaders and professional officials to immediately intervene by coordinating between company representatives, worker representatives, unions, and relevant authorities until an agreement was reached to end the dispute peacefully.
According to the agreement, the company parties agreed to improve management and the work environment, relocate machines that affect workers, ensure that unions and worker representatives are not discriminated against, and properly implement labor laws and internal regulations. The employees agreed to end the dispute and return to work normally, with any future issues to be resolved through dialogue and peaceful procedures.
Mr. Sun Mesa He said: “The concerns of workers and employees are the concerns of the Prime Minister and the Head of the Royal Government. When you have problems, the Ministry does not wait, but intervenes immediately, listens to all parties, and seeks a balanced solution in accordance with the law to protect the interests of workers and employees and maintain the sustainability of the business of enterprises.” “The fact that the workers are returning to work as usual is a tangible result of dialogue, understanding and shared responsibility of all parties.”
He added that this quick resolution demonstrates the effectiveness of the ministry’s labor dispute resolution mechanism, which prioritizes dialogue, respect for the law and maintaining harmony in professional relations to ensure both the rights of workers and the confidence of investors in Cambodia.
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