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Letter from the Editors
This month, SOMO (Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations) and China Labour Bulletin (CLB) published a report about Chinese workers' struggles amid global supply chain shifts and the need for responsible business practi
27 June 2024
In late March 2024, the auto parts supplier Chongqing Huguang saw a large number of hourly workers gathering outside the factory gate to protest against the factory's failure to arrange work shifts, which meant that workers could not complete enough working hours to receive the gratuity. Factory security with helmets and restraining poles were seen confronting the workers on online videos.
China Labour Bulletin (CLB) found that Chongqing Huguang's parent company is a supplier of auto OEMs including Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. CLB identified several possible labour violations, regarding its employment practices, excessive working hours, and union’s inaction. German companies in its downstream have a responsibility to conduct due diligence in accordance with the requirements of the German Supply Chain Act.
29 May 2024
CLB analyses the post-Covid changes in China’s manufacturing industry from a workers’ rights perspective, describes our data collection and case investigation methodology, and introduces how we have begun to interact with stakeholders along the supply chain through this approach. Finally, we provide recommendations for suppliers, brands, and members of civil society to join in our approach, with the goal of collaborating for improved global supply chain practices.
15 April 2024
The relocation of Shanghai Amphenol caused grievances among workers since the overtime pay was excluded from average monthly salary in the severance compensation plan, creating a huge gap between the employer’s offer and workers’ expectations.
12 April 2024
Despite holding junior positions, former employees of Pinduoduo are facing lawsuits demanding hundreds of thousands of yuan for allegedly violating non-compete agreements.
08 April 2024
CLB examines how Pou Chen's relocation of production capacities from China led to strikes in southeast Asian countries. It highlights that labour conflicts do not stop after factories are relocated.
27 March 2024
Work Accident Map user guide and CLB methodology
10 January 2024