Trade unions and civil society organizations in Hong Kong are demanding the Chinese government immediately halt its suppression of the workers’ movement and release all detained labour activists.
Read more...At least 47 dead, 90 injured in massive chemical explosion in eastern China
At least 47 dead, over 90 people severely injured in a massive explosion on Thursday afternoon at a pesticide plant in Xiangshui county, Jiangsu province.
Read more...Will China’s new job creation program really benefit workers?
In response to the slowing economy and the threat of higher unemployment, China has vowed to put “employment first” and create around 11 million new jobs this year.
Read more...Understanding and resolving the fundamental problems in China’s construction industry
In our latest research report, we analyse the deeply ingrained and systemic problems affecting workers in China’s construction industry and suggest a way forward in the future.
Read more...技术手段解决工人权益问题？
近年来中国政府力推大数据、机器学习等信息技术手段，逐渐构建出了一套覆盖人们生活方方面面的“社会信用”系统。到目前为止，这些技术手段是由人社部门至上而下推行，却忽略了工人及工会的参与和工人角度的使用。
Read more...Pension contribution rates for employers across China cut to 16 percent
The pension contribution rate of employers in China will be reduced from a ceiling of 20 percent to 16 percent of the overall wage bill, as part of a wide-ranging package of new measures designed to ease the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Read more...Shining a light on the work of China’s trade union officials
CLB investigates the work of China’s trade union officials, assesses what they are doing right and points out where there is room for improvement.
Read more...Food delivery drivers strike in protest at post-New Year pay cuts
Food delivery workers in at least five cities across China have staged a series of strikes protesting arbitrary reductions in pay rates introduced after the Lunar New Year Holiday.
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