Chinese workers demand democratic unions

A wave of strikes by workers across China since May have affected many multinational companies like Honda. The successes of some of these strikes have increased workers’ expectations of winning higher wages.

The uncertain global economic climate and high inflation pressures have made life more difficult for many Chinese workers. One of the uncommon features of these strikes has been the workers’ call for democratic election of workplace union delegates.

A wave of strikes by workers across China since May have affected many multinational companies like Honda. The successes of some of these strikes have increased workers’ expectations of winning higher wages.

The uncertain global economic climate and high inflation pressures have made life more difficult for many Chinese workers. One of the uncommon features of these strikes has been the workers’ call for democratic election of workplace union delegates.