China Labour Bulletin Podcast
In this podcast series, we analyze and discuss some of the important trends and developments in labour relations in China today, and shed light on the efforts of trade unions, workers' rights groups and individuals to support and empower workers in China.
On SACOM's latest report, the Südwind-Institute report, and Foxconn
William Nee and Geoffrey Crothall are joined by CLB volunteer Denise to discuss a SACOM investigation into a factory in Zhuhai where more than 60 workers have been injured in the last year alone. We also talk about the latest publicity stunt at Foxconn and a report by a German university on labour rights abuses at supplier factories to major German brands.
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.
Special mention is made of a Southern Window media report, the podcast Phedippidations, and the blog Blogadder. As always, we encourage listeners to check out other labour podcasts, such as Radio Labour's Solidarity Report.
The song 开胸验肺 is provided by New Worker Art Troupe.
Special mention is made of a Southern Window media report, the podcast Phedippidations, and the blog Blogadder. As always, we encourage listeners to check out other labour podcasts, such as Radio Labour's Solidarity Report.
The song 开胸验肺 is provided by New Worker Art Troupe.
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.
We encourage listeners to take a look at China Labor News Translations series about the Honda strikes, and a profile of the main strike activist -Tan Guocheng at 亞洲周刊.
We encourage listeners to take a look at China Labor News Translations series about the Honda strikes, and a profile of the main strike activist -Tan Guocheng at 亞洲周刊.
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.
We also mention the efforts that SACOM, Labour Start, China Labour News Translations, and various international scholars have made in the Foxconn case. We also mention the ban of domestic media coverage on Foxconn and the Honda strikes, as reported in CDT via the Ministry of Truth
We also mention the efforts that SACOM, Labour Start, China Labour News Translations, and various international scholars have made in the Foxconn case. We also mention the ban of domestic media coverage on Foxconn and the Honda strikes, as reported in CDT via the Ministry of Truth
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.
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!)
Also, we encourage our listeners to check out Radio Labour and Shanghai Scrap (and apologies for the mispronunciation!)
