Our 10 latest relevant articles.
In China, the scale of the platform economy, the conditions giving rise to the development of the sector, and the special regulatory environment all have unique features that affect workers. This explainer examines these angles primarily through the lens of two platform industries: the food delivery industry and the ride-hailing industry.
21 April 2023
CLB called the district union and a union helpline to no avail, showing that platform workers and their families need more proactive assistance
14 April 2023
However, unionisation drive and collective industry agreements fail to protect workers before their rights are violated by “false self-employment” agreements
15 February 2023
2022 was a difficult year for workers in China; 2023 is gearing up for intensifying labour conflicts if workers go without adequate representation
30 January 2023
Overworked medical staff protested their pay and working conditions, asking for equal pay for equal work and better leave policies
18 January 2023
Two workers died while transporting goods, but no corporate entity claimed an employment relationship, denying workplace injury compensation to their families
13 January 2023
China’s top officials have recognised the backpay problem and its effects on vulnerable workers, including migrant workers; but where is the trade union?
09 January 2023
As China’s Zero Covid policy comes to an end, CLB looks back at the past three years for workers under the pandemic and the backdrop of labour rights challenges in China
23 December 2022
Workers in the transport industry, from truck drivers to ride-hailing drivers and taxi drivers, are taking collective action and striking over reduced pay rates
15 December 2022
On the second day of the strike, China’s Ministry of Transport called on companies to protect workers’ rights and cease interrupting fair market conditions
06 December 2022