Doris Gaines
Hi, it is clear that the labor situations in China are not suitable for the workers. What is even more saddening is the fact that the laborers do not have any union to turn to so that they can alleviate their working conditions. After watching the video regarding the operations in Apple, one gets to realize how desperate Chinese employees to earn any amount of wages as long as it allows them to support their families and themselves (Citilis, 2012). I tend to think the desperation is one of the reasons the labor conditions are poor since the workers do not pay much attention to their needs. The leaders also are motivated to obtain more many from foreign companies. Hence, they only solution is to strike to present the plights of the laborers (Roberts, 2010).
Priscilla Asebo
Hi, the largest barrier to labor reforms does indeed come from the Chinese government that tends to limit the labor movement in the nation. The move by the leaders interferes with the rights of the Chinese people. It could possibly be the reason for the alarming rates of employment related suicides in the country (Roberts, 2010). Fortunately, social media has given avenues for the injustices to reach various parts of the globe. The Chinese leaders require reviewing the labor laws to ensure that their citizens obtain better working and living conditions (Roberts, 2010).
Sheri Tassoni
Hi, job satisfaction is a fundamental factor for enhancing workers’ loyalty and retention. The aspect seem to be lacking in China based on poor working conditions employees have to undergo such as long working hours, poor pay, etc. The labor movements in the nation also appear to be doing nothing to protect the workers in manufacturing industries (Roberts, 2010). However, one may opt not to blame them due to the restrictions imposed by the Chinese government. As seen from the case of Vietnam, India, and China, cheap labor markets are suitable for the business, but unbearable for the employees. Capitalistic ideas seem to drive the labor markets in the two countries.
References
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