Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Shoe factory workers strike in Vietnam

Monday, April 14, 2008

Shoe factory workers strike in Vietnam

About 3,000 workers at a Taiwanese shoe factory in Vietnam are on strike, demanding higher salaries to help cope with inflation.The office manager of the Emperor footwear company in southern Long An province, says they want a salary increase of about 10 per cent.The strike began Friday night and is still going as negotiations continue with management.A strike of more than 15,000 workers hit a factory that makes shoes for Nike in Long An earlier this month.Workers also asked for a salary increase.Vietnam's consumer prices have risen sharply this year including the cost of essentials such as rice.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.