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1)The regulation of Chinese labor relations changed since 1980 to provide greater employment protection, especially for workers outside the state sector.  Gradual easing of restrictions led to mass migration from rural to urban areas. Many employees in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) were laid off (27 million between 1998-2002).

a)With a population of 1.3 billion, there’s an uneven rate of economic development between urban and rural areas. Long term government policy has promoted low wages and full time employment. The legacy of state planned economy is embedded in China’s political and economic system. In recent years as SOEs have downsized, skill training and assisting laid-off workers have become major union functions.

b) The unions act as a conveyer belt from party to workers and its main function has been to organize social events, take care of workers welfare, help management implement operational decisions, organize skills training, raise employee morale and coordinate relations between management and workers.

c) Local governments devise their own regulations, based on the central government framework, to suit local conditions. The most problematic aspect of Chinese labor laws is the lack of effective enforcement.

 

1)Yes, the Chinese practices the same workers treatment they do in China when in other countries. Informal workers have no employment contract, can be hired and fired at will, are subject to mistreatment and have no job security. Rural migrant workers and workers in sweatshop manufacturing plants tend to work extensive hours.

2)Unions retain a welfare role in the public sector but have little credibility among private sector workers where their impact is weak. The role of the state continues to be crucial in shaping IR. The government desires to create a more humanistic employment environment but the intended effect of IR laws are not always achieved.