In an interview, an expert named Huo Zhenxian suggested that raising wages may not be a panacea for social problems. Experts pointed out that the low level of wages also has its function, which can reduce the burden on enterprises and is conducive to the development of enterprises.
He advocated the protection of the interests of enterprises, starting from specific cases, talking about the plight of individual industries or enterprises in the short term, and proposing that wage cuts can temporarily relieve the pressure.
Although Mr. Huo's view is theoretically valid, it is inevitable to ignore the long-term relationship between personal interests and social fairness and justice. The solution to any economic problem needs to take into account multiple factors and focus on long-term interests.
Wages directly affect everyone's livelihood and working environment, and also affect the overall social quality pattern. Imposing restrictions solely for the purpose of maximizing corporate profits will inevitably contribute to the gap between the rich and the poor, which in turn will lead to new social costs.
As a member of the public, we should not be overly negative about the term "bottom". Everyone's birth is not directly related to ability, and we should pay more attention to the fact that everyone should have the same opportunity to pursue a better life.
Societies should focus on fairness and justice, rather than restricting or stigmatizing certain groups in any name. Regardless of their background, social progress can only be truly achieved when everyone has equal opportunities to develop themselves.
Chronically low wages can also adversely affect businesses and the economy as a whole. It is difficult for low wages to meet basic needs, and it is difficult to guarantee the quality and motivation of workers.
More importantly, it weakens the purchasing power of society as a whole, limits the expansion of domestic demand, and thus inhibits economic growth. On the contrary, a moderate increase in wages is conducive to attracting and retaining high-quality talents, and helping enterprises improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Education has an important role to play in promoting social mobility. The gap between rich and poor is often related to regional and group differences in educational resources. Only through equitable and high-quality education and the breaking down of class barriers can everyone truly have the same opportunities for development.
The government should invest heavily in education to bridge the resource gap between regions and groups, so that children in poor areas can also get the education they deserve. Individuals should also take the initiative to learn, and should not use their origins as an excuse to stay where they are.
In addition, it is equally important to improve the labor protection system. Clarifying the minimum wage standard and implementation rules can effectively protect the livelihood of workers, strengthen vocational skills training to help employees continuously improve their competitiveness, and establish a sound monitoring and complaint mechanism to prevent enterprises from arbitrarily exploiting and using labor. This will enable a good combination of wage growth and the protection of labor rights.
Any social issue needs to be analyzed from multiple aspects, and conclusions cannot be made from a single perspective or individual interests. Fairness and justice should be the value orientation we pursue, and should not harm the long-term interests of others in any name.
To achieve this goal, we need the joint participation and efforts of all sectors of society. The government should increase investment in education and social security systems, make up for development differences between regions and groups, and create an environment where every citizen can grow up equally. Only by relying on high-quality education can our next generation truly have the same starting point and compete fairly for their own opportunities and futures.
Improving laws and regulations is also crucial. The government should clarify the minimum wage standard and strictly supervise its implementation to prevent enterprises from arbitrarily squeezing labor. At the same time, relevant support policies have been introduced to encourage enterprises to increase wages moderately, so that the wage level can maintain a reasonable growth for a long time. Only under the guarantee of this system can workers receive the wage income and job security they deserve.
Enterprises, on the other hand, should also treat the workforce in accordance with the concept of humanistic care. We should not only fulfill the output tasks responsibly, but also give reasonable rewards and training opportunities based on performance. Vocational skills training is provided to help employees grow in a respectful and supportive environment. This can not only enhance the competitiveness of enterprises, but also the embodiment of corporate social responsibility.
And every citizen should also establish the ideological concept of rationality and mutual assistance. You can't despise others because your current conditions are good, and you can't use your personal experience as an excuse to blame the system or others without limit.
Everyone should take the initiative to learn and change the future through their own efforts, rather than relying on others to support and win. Only in this way can all sectors of society make progress together on the basis of understanding and tolerance.
Only by making concerted efforts to strengthen the institutional foundation and public perception can we truly realize a society in which everyone is equal and treated fairly on the starting line. This is the right path towards fairness and justice.