With a slowing economy, Chinese workers in all industries are starting to feel the pressure of workplaces closing down, and overtime payments and bonuses drying up. In some cases, workers have been left without money for the important Lunar New Year annual holiday period. The last time that this occurred was in 2009, at the start of the current economic crises and many workers were slow to react. This time, there are increasing signs that workers are organising. As reported previously, industrial actions are becoming more widespread as Chinese workers have increased their organisational ability and determination to resist and fight for their rights. Given the size of the Chinese working class, such developments are significant for workers worldwide.
With a slowing economy, Chinese workers in all industries are starting to feel the pressure of workplaces closing down, and overtime payments and bonuses drying up. In some cases, workers have been left without money for the important Lunar New Year annual holiday period. The last time that this occurred was in 2009, at the start of the current economic crises and many workers were slow to react. This time, there are increasing signs that workers are organising. As reported previously, industrial actions are becoming more widespread as Chinese workers have increased their organisational ability and determination to resist and fight for their rights. Given the size of the Chinese working class, such developments are significant for workers worldwide.
