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About New Worker Art Troupe, Social Media, and the new Guangdong Regulations
In this podcast, William Nee introduces the band New Worker Art Troupe, and talks a bit about the role of podcasting and social media.  Then the new Guangdong Regulations on the Democratic Management of Enterprises are also discussed.



An update on the Xiao Huazhong case, a new workers survey in Shenzhen, and more on the Honda strikes
In this episode, Geoffrey Crothall gives an update on the Xiao Huazhong case.  William Nee and Geoffrey discuss an interesting new survey of migrant workers in Shenzhen, and a bit more on the Honda Strikes.



On Chinese workers in Singapore, the latest at Foxconn, and a new social welfare plan in Chongqing
In this episode, Aris Chan discusses her recent visit to investigate the status of migrant workers in Singapore.  Geoffrey Crothall talks about his recent trip to Shenzhen where he chatted with Foxconn workers.  And William Nee briefly introduces a new plan by the Chongqing government aimed at addressing livelihood issues.  

On strikes at Honda and Toyota factories, plus a discussion about the changing demographics of the workforce
In this episode, William Nee and Geoffrey Crothall discuss the Honda and Toyota strikes, worker anger, trainees, the role of the union, and the new attitude of young migrant workers.

On the Honda strikes and Foxconn
In this podcast Geoffrey Crothall and William Nee discuss the recent strikes at the Honda plant (and in other areas of China like Shanghai and  Xi'an, ), and the recent controversies surrounding Foxconn



On Foxconn, the "ant tribe" in Beijing, Kunming regulations, and a new study on employment discrimination in Shenzhen
In this episode, William Nee and Geoffrey Crothall discuss the recent string of suicides at Foxconn, the SACOM report "Dying Young: Suicide & China's booming economy",  slated demolition of villages in Beijing, a new set of Kunming regulations, and a study on employment discrimination in Shenzhen

A re-cap of CLB's new research report on China's #1 occupational health problem: pneumoconiosis
In this episode, William Nee and Geoffrey Crothall discuss CLB's most recent report: "The Hard Road: Seeking justice for victims of pneumoconiosis in China".

Sentencing in the Tonghua incident, the coal mine miracle rescue, and Han Han.
In this episode, William Nee and Geoffrey Crothall talk about the sentencing to life in prison for one of the suspects in the Tonghua incident.  We also talk about  the coal mine miracle rescue, and the short listing of Han Han as one of the "most influential people in the world" by Time Magazine.

We also mention CLB's director Han Dongfang's interview with two workers at Lucky Gem who contracted pneumoconiosis while working there.


A discussion about Apple's Supplier Report, CSR, and the "labour famine"
In this episode, William Nee and Geoff Crothall discuss the controversy surrounding Apple's report on its suppliers and other issues related to corporate and social responsibility.  Also, Geoff talks about his recent trip to Guangdong to assess China's so-called "labour famine".  We also mention a joint op-ed by 13 mainland newspapers to reform the hukou system.

Also, we encourage our listeners to check out Radio Labour and Shanghai Scrap (and apologies for the mispronunciation!)

A discussion about increasing wages, a nationwide "labour famine", and community teachers
In this episode, William Nee and Geoffrey Crothall discuss recent protests in Suzhou, the "labour famine", rising wages, the "ant tribe" and the difficulty in securing justice for community teachers

Also, check out Radio Labour

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