Responding to the global economic crisis: Government and unions put job protection first
China has pushed through a series of emergency measures to protect jobs and stabilize the economy in the wake of the factory closures and mass layoffs that have swept the country over the last few months. The ACFTU has made stable economic development its priority and is urging employers and employees to work together to achieve that goal. Photograph of the closed Smart Union toy factory in Dongguan by Bert van Dijk
Litigation is one of the few avenues open to ordinary Chinese workers seeking redress for violations of their labour rights. CLB is committed to helping workers bring law suits against employers and government agencies across the entire spectrum of labour issues from non-payment of wages and benefits to discrimination and workplace injuries.
