Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Labor in China Vs. US Companies

Here are a few interesting tidbits I found out. China is trying to pass laws that allow unions to have more power and to improve working conditions in China. Sounds great doesn't it? But guess what? American companies are opposing it.

Also Wal-Mart, is unionized in China. Wal-Mart allows unions in China, but not the US. Hmmmmm.

Check out the links
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/13/business/worldbusiness/13sweat.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
(NY times requires a free registration)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23725-2004Nov30.html

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