To deal with this conflict, a bill introducing tougher laws that prevent the exploitation of workers was submitted to China’s legislature last week. The draft of the bill suggested cutting the maximum working time per week to 40 hours – eight hours less than that in Europe, and also proposed paying double rates for overtime.
Dr. Keyang Wu, a Chinese relations expert for the British Chambers of Commerce, warned, “I don’t think China has the luxury to put in labor laws that are totally out of the reality. It cannot be in parallel with Europe. Business is attracted to China not only because of its labor costs but also because of its efficiency. If regulation starts to affect that and flexibility, then companies could turn to India, Pakistan and South-East Asia.”
Perhaps Dr. Wu is worrying too much. If companies want to go to India or somewhere else because of this labor law, then just let them go!
Cry me a freakin river Dr. Wu and the rest of you big shots there in China. So your works finally have gotten the balls to say something. About time i think. So what if they want what they work for. But of course you will not be able to buy all of the fancy things you want too bad.
Posted by: Daniel Neal | September 5, 2006 9:27 AM | Permalink to Comment