In recent years, with the rapid development of the economy and society, some rumors about Chinese workers being exploited by enterprises have also appeared on the Internet and in the media, which has aroused many questions and discussions. But is this really the case? As a Chinese, we have a responsibility to get to the bottom of the facts.
China has a well-established labor law system to protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers. It can be seen from the Labor Law, the Trade Union Law and other laws and regulations that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the rights and interests of workers and provides them with all-round protection. For example, the working hour system, the leave system, the minimum wage, the purchase of social security, etc. This creates a fair and proper legal basis between enterprises and workers.
China also has a special labor inspection agency to strictly supervise whether enterprises are complying with these laws and regulations, and if problems are discovered, they will immediately open a case for investigation and handling. This outlines the bottom line of workers' safety.
On the other hand, trade union organizations at all levels across the country also play an important role in protecting the interests of workers: providing them with open feedback channels to protect their legitimate rights and interests; Communicate with companies to promote positive labor relations; Organize various cultural and sports activities to condense workers' sense of honor and belonging. This is like putting on a layer of "golden armor" for workers, giving them a stronger subjective status and right to speak.
With the increasing importance of the state and the increasing participation of workers, the subjectivity of the worker group is becoming stronger and stronger. Through various channels, the voices of workers can be better heard, and they are not only employees of enterprises, but also participants in the construction of social institutions.
Workers can participate more in enterprise decision-making and achieve a fairer and more reasonable distribution of benefits. This not only enhances the competitiveness of enterprises, but also promotes social harmony.
Compared with some overseas countries, the overall strength and voice of Chinese workers have improved, providing them with a strong institutional umbrella and social support. Some data show that the income distribution level of urban residents on the mainland has gradually increased, and the poverty rate and relative poverty rate have continued to decline, all of which reflect the achievements of the government and all sectors of society in the interests of workers.
Of course, due to regional differences and individual business practices, sporadic corporate breaches are not impossible. But overall, Chinese workers should neither be labelled as "vulnerable" nor targeted for exploitation. The perfect legal system and the joint maintenance of multiple subjects have created a good environment of equality, mutual benefit and common progress.
With the new development concept of "dual circulation" proposed, industrial production will be an important support point for economic transformation. Only by protecting and respecting the vital interests of workers and cultivating their sense of ownership can we truly realize the sustainable development of technology-enabled entities, people and technology.
China is taking stronger steps in this regard. On the one hand, the government will increase support for the technological transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, focusing on supporting emerging industries such as new materials, intelligent equipment and industrial Internet, so as to provide workers with higher value-added jobs.
At the same time, it will also strengthen the construction of vocational skills training system to help employees continuously improve their competitiveness. This can not only increase the income of workers, but also help promote the transformation and upgrading of enterprises.
On the other hand, the new type of labor-management cooperation between trade unions and enterprises is also deepening, focusing on giving workers more opportunities to participate in decision-making. For example, set up workers' congresses to absorb their reasonable opinions; Establish a benefit-sharing mechanism and give a reasonable share according to the economic benefits of the enterprise.
This new model of growing together is conducive to cultivating workers' sense of ownership and improving their sense of achievement and belonging.
With the deepening of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Chinese model will strengthen cooperation with countries and regions along the Belt and Road in all aspects such as personnel flow, technical standards and legal supervision, and promote deeper integration of industrial chains in the region.
We believe that through joint efforts, we will be able to build a fairer and more orderly global industrial system, promote the improvement of workers' welfare in all countries, and promote global employment and development. This will become another important contribution made by China to world peace and prosperity.