Balanced News: More than 50,000 Cambodian workers laid off amid downturn in garment sector

More than 50,000 Cambodian garment workers have lost their jobs due to the global financial crisis, the majority of whom were laid off in the past few months. The garment workers are worried about the upcoming elections, as they fear that they will not be free and fair. The workers also fear that if they lose their trade status with the European Union, they will be unable to support themselves.