China Labour Bulletin Weekly Roundup No. 11 (2006-06-15)

Labour News

  • Coal mine safety

Two government officials resign in mine scandal

Two government leaders in Shanxi, where a coal mine flooding has left 56 miners trapped and presumed dead after more than two weeks, have resigned, the local legislature said on 3 June. [Read More]

  • Wages

Shaanxi employers ordered to pay compensation for delaying minimum wage payments

Starting from 1 July 2006, employers in Shaanxi province will be required to pay compensation to their employees as much as double their unpaid wages for any delay of minimum wage payments. [Read More]

  • Feature

Disputes over new Labour Contract Law, foreign business groups threaten to withdraw investments

China's Draft Labour Contract Law, issued earlier this year, has stirred up a great deal of controversy among domestic and overseas legal experts and local and foreign business people operating in the country. [Read More]

Chinese Workers' Voices:

Han Dongfang's latest radio interview with Chinese workers.

1) Qitaihe Mining Bureau rushes bereaved families into compensation agreements (VII)

  • Read the English transcript: [Click here]
  • Listen to the original audio file (in Putonghua): [Click here]

2) Local governments initiate reform of taxi operations for personal gain (I)

  • Read the English transcript: [Click here]
  • Listen to the original audio file (in Putonghua): [Click here]

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