Phnom Penh: According to IndustiALL Global Union, On 13-14 August, 15 Cambodian women leaders joined the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training in Phnom Penh.

The training aims to equip women union leaders with the knowledge skills and confidence to address OSH workplace issues from a gender perspective.

Issues like insufficient and unclean bathrooms, unavailability of factory canteens, and dangerous chemicals were raised in the training.

As part of the action plan, participants will establish factory-level women committees and give OSH training to rank-and-file members. The federations of trade unions will campaign for ratification of International Labour Organization Convention 190 and improvement of nursery facilities in garment factories.