As previously reported, the slowing Chinese economy is leading to an increasing number of factory closures which have a negative impact on workers. Pressure on profits and constant cutting of costs produce toxic working environments for many Chinese workers. A recent report has detailed how strikes and protest actions by workers have continued to increase in the third quarter of this year, especially in the manufacturing sector. Reports also indicate that workers are becoming more desperate while police repression increases.
As previously reported, the slowing Chinese economy is leading to an increasing number of factory closures which have a negative impact on workers. Pressure on profits and constant cutting of costs produce toxic working environments for many Chinese workers. A recent report has detailed how strikes and protest actions by workers have continued to increase in the third quarter of this year, especially in the manufacturing sector. Reports also indicate that workers are becoming more desperate while police repression increases.
