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China Labour E-Bulletin Issue No. 7 (2002-06-07)

In this Issue: 1. Editor's Note 2. STATEMENTS - Open letter to Jiang Zemin from the workers of Liaoyang Ferroalloy Factory - China Labour Bulletin press statement on the arrests of Liaoyang labour leader (2002-04-11) 3. WORKERS' TESTIMONY - Interviews with Liaoyang workers 4. OFFICIALS SPEAK - Talking to a Liaoyang trade union official

Liaoyang Mayor Promises Release of Detainees (2002-06-06)

Protesting workers of the Liaoyang Ferroalloy Factory who have pressed their demands with the Liaoyang city government for the release of four detained workers' leaders have been given positive reassurances about the release of the detainees.

The Third Wave of the Chinese Labour Movement in the Post-Mao Era

5 June 2002 [By Trini Leung, researcher / writer on politics and labour movements in China] Introduction

Daqing Oilfied Workers Continue Protests Despite Arrests

While retrenched oilfield workers have staged their 13th week of protests against the Daqing Petroleum Administration Bureau , the police continued their arrests of the protest leaders.

International Labour Campaign Mission Arrested

A five-member mission sent by the Paris-based International Labour Solidarity Alliance to extend their solidarity and concern for the struggle waged by workers in Liaoyang city in the northeastern province of Liaoning has been turned back by the Chinese government.

Press Release on Liaoyang Police Again Use Violence Against Workers Holding a Peaceful Petition (2002-05-15)

On 15 May 2002, several hundred workers from the Ferroalloy Factory again assembled in front of government buildings to raise banners and peacefully petition the government for the release of detainees. At just after 10 am, more than ten plain-clothes police officers charged out of the government building's courtyard, attacked the workers with punches and kicks and seized their banners.

Why doesn't the government take steps to resolve its conflicts with the people?

6 May, 2002China Labour Bulletin

Daqing May Day Song Contest Attempts to Drown Out Demonstrations

Over 10,000 oilfield workers in Daqing have continued their daily demonstrations against retrenchment for the eighth consecutive week at the Tieren (Iron Man) Square.

Four Labour Leaders Indicted in Liaoyang; Another Injured in custody

China Labour Bulletin has received reports that the four leaders of the month-long protest by the Liaoyang Ferroalloy Factory workers, who were arrested in mid-March, would be prosecuted by the government.

China Labour E-Bulletin Issue No. 6 (2002-04-30)

In this Issue: 1. Editor's Note 2. Workers Speak - Crackdown in Daqing with 60 Arrests and Police Beating 3. Officials Speak - Limits of the ACFTU for Daqing Workers 4. From IHLO - Is Social Security the 'Solution' to the Labour Protests in North-Eastern China? 5. Feature Article - ACFTU and Union Organizing 6. NEWS UPDATES

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