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More shoe factory strikes in Vietnam

catch — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:08:52 +0000

Rising food and consumer goods prices have led to a wave of strikes across Vietnam. The strike at Long An follows a strike and lockout of 17,000 workers in the same province last month.

Nike plant remains closed following strike in Vietnam

Alex... — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:06:59 +0000

The strike began when workers walked out of the Ching Luh factory in the southern Long An province on April 1, demanding a wage increase of 22%. A return to work negotiated by trade union officials after two days saw the majority of workers return to the factory, although the terms agreed to by the union amount to an increase of only 10%.

Vietnam: Over 10,000 Nike workers walk out

Alex... — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:45:24 +0000

With the rapid rise of inflation, now at 9.5%, the cost of living in Vietnam has risen sharply, with prices being 10% higher than they were a year ago. The average monthly wage at the plant is $62.

"Given the fact that inflation is so high now, it is hard to say they are being too demanding," said Kieu Minh Sinh, an official with Dong Nai Provincial Trade Union.

Vietnam: Wildcat strikes win pay hike

Steven. — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:22:02 +0000

The hikes -- up to 55 US dollars a month in Vietnam's two biggest cities, 50 dollars in mid-sized cities, and 45 dollars in the rest of the country -- show increased frustration among workers who are only allowed to affiliate with a single, government-run trade union.