Three years ago, workers at the Nanhai Honda automotive plant in China made international news with their successful strike at a major automotive factory. This week workers once again came out to defend and fight for their wages. The workers were unhappy with a pay deal announced by management and the union that would only have given them a 10.2 percent increase. The workers took wildcat strike action for a day in protest. Management increased their offer to 14.4%, in addition to an increase in the housing subsidy. It is to be seen if this new found power will be reflected by workers at other automotive factories in China.
Three years ago, workers at the Nanhai Honda automotive plant in China made international news with their successful strike at a major automotive factory. This week workers once again came out to defend and fight for their wages. The workers were unhappy with a pay deal announced by management and the union that would only have given them a 10.2 percent increase. The workers took wildcat strike action for a day in protest. Management increased their offer to 14.4%, in addition to an increase in the housing subsidy. It is to be seen if this new found power will be reflected by workers at other automotive factories in China.
