Some workers at Cambodian casino resort NagaWorld went on strike December 18 after government-mediated talks between management and staff ended without an agreement. The operator says the strike hasn’t harmed business operations.
Union leader Sithar Chhim told GGRAsia that between 1,500 and 2,000 former and current NagaWorld workers would join the strike. According to Chhim, about 70 percent of those expected to take part in the labor action were existing employees of the casino resort.
The union, “Labour Rights Supported Union of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld,” demanded that NagaWorld rescind a lay-off decision and rehire some furloughed workers. The group also asked for “proper” severance pay for other laid-off workers and higher wages for existing staffers.
In a June filing, NagaCorp confirmed some lay-offs and pay cuts, calling them “proactive measures” to manage the impact of Covid-19. The Phnom Penh casino resort closed in early March, and the casino didn’t reopen until September 15.
In a statement, NagaWorld said business was “normal” despite the strike.
