The Cambodian Alliance of Trade Unions (CATU) is a legally-registered independent trade union federation representing workers in Cambodia’s manufacturing sectors since 2011. CATU represents workers in textile, garment, footwear, travel goods and bag producing factories in Cambodia.
CATU has assisted tens of thousands of workers in receiving benefits higher than those legally prescribed, moving off short-term contracts and into permanent employment, and improving health and safety conditions in workplaces. CATU has also helped thousands of workers, including those discriminated against for pregnancy or trade union activities, be reinstated with full backpay.
CATU is led by our President, Ms. Yang Sophorn. Sophorn has been representing garment and footwear workers for more than twenty years.