W&D factory in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has fired more than 1,000 garment workers who were on strike to demand unpaid benefits. The company, with the backing of Phnom Penh Municipal Court, issued an ultimatum to the workers saying that if they did not return to work within 48 hours, they would be fired. The workers responded by occupying the factory and worker representatives said they would not back down until their demands were met. The strike continued until Friday 4th January, when the company announced that workers who failed to comply with the order were fired. Bun Samnal, a worker representative, yesterday said about 1,200 garment workers were fired on Friday. He added that the company now has the obligation to pay the workers severance on top of missing benefits.

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