Marketization of the Chinese labor market and the role of unions

Max J. Zenglein

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Marketization of the Chinese labor market and the role of unions

Max J. Zenglein

Global Labour University working paper, no. 4, Global Labour University, University of Kassel, Department of Social Sciences

2008

Abstract

labour market

labour relations

trade union role

trend

employment

wage determination

state intervention

China

Traces the transition from a centrally planned economy to a more market oriented one, covering the period 1889-2006. Describes the risk of an employer dominated labour market, leading potentially to social conflict among the labour force. Sketches improvements made in industrial relations and the role of unions therein.

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Title: Marketization of the Chinese labor market and the role of unions
Creators: Max J. Zenglein
Publisher: Global Labour University, University of Kassel, Department of Social Sciences; Kassel
Date published: 2008
Series: Global Labour University working paper; no. 4
Number of pages: 37 p. :
ISSN: 2194-7465
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995635916502676