Trade unions move forward with the times

From: China Daily | Date: September 27, 2003 | Copyright information

As the All-China Federation of Trade Unions wrapped up its 14th National Congress on Friday, much of the attention moved to the five- year blueprint mapped out by the 1,679 delegates from across the country for its members.

To unswervingly serve workers and safeguard their rights and interests are listed high on the task sheets of trade unions at all levels.

The mission is an answer to the current complicated labour relations accompanying the nation's economic transition.

From a very simple labour relationship during the planned economy period, trade unions are being pushed to the frontline to ...

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