On 7 November 2026, Wam Fa Handbag (Cambodia) Co. Ltd held a signing ceremony for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the employer’s representatives and the local union. The ceremony was attended by representatives of Association ACT, IndustriALL Global Union, and the leadership of the Cambodian Workers’ Mind Union Federation (CMUF).

Participants included Mr. Qian ZhiFu, Company Representative, Mr.Qian Zhifu  Ms. Mira, Executive Director of ACT; Ms. Christina, Global Director for the Textile, Garment, Footwear and Leather (TGSL) sector at IndustriALL Global Union; Mr. Noun Veasna, Senior Officer; Mr. Ly Vichet, President of CMUF; Mr. Lay Phally, Communications Officer of CMUF; and representatives of the local union at WAM FA Factory.

The CBA aims to strengthen workers’ rights and interests through improvements in wages and working conditions, protection of trade union rights, promotion of gender equality, occupational health and safety, as well as the establishment of effective mechanisms for resolving labour disputes.

Key provisions of the CBA include increases in the basic wage, paid special leave, additional maternity and paternity leave entitlements, protection of trade union rights, skills development, and enhanced workplace safety.

In particular, through an additional amendment document signed on the same day, both parties agreed that the amended provisions would take effect from 1 January 2027. This is an important step towards ensuring that workers receive the benefits provided for under the agreement.

The signing of the CBA represents a strengthening of cooperation between the employer and workers through collective bargaining, mutual respect for rights, and joint efforts to improve working conditions.

Following the signing ceremony, the leadership of CMUF and representatives of IndustriALL Global Union also visited the production lines at WAM FA Factory to learn more about the production processes, working environment, and the actual working conditions of employees.

The factory visit also provided an opportunity for the relevant parties to gain a better understanding of the actual situation in the workplace and to strengthen cooperation in promoting workers’ rights, safety, and well-being.

Under the leadership of Mr. Ly Vichet, President of CMUF, the Cambodian Workers’ Mind Union Federation (CMUF) remains committed to helping protect the lawful rights and interests of workers and to promoting the effective implementation of this CBA.