Protestors ask for the reinstatement of the four union leaders in Phnom Penh today.

Hundreds of garbage collection workers from Phnom Penh-based 800 Super-GAEA Cambodia gathered to support their representatives as they negotiated with the company and authorities, part of a strike prompted by the dismissal of four union leaders at the company.

Union leaders said the strike was triggered by the company’s dismissal of four union leaders shortly after they had submitted paperwork to formalize a union to both the company and the Labour Ministry earlier this month. Workers allege that the company rejected their request and failed to address workers' demands for improved labor practices and benefits.

Around 200 sanitation workers gathered to protest in front of 800 Super-GAEA Cambodia in Phnom Penh today.

After today's discussions with the company that were also attended by Labour Ministry officials, worker representatives announced that they had secured the reinstatement of the four union leaders and the establishment of a formal union. Additionally, they said that workers at the company would receive four days off per month, an increase from the previous two, and would be granted seniority pay on the 25th of each month.