Article: McDonald's embarks on establishing trade union branches in China

McDonald's embarks on establishing trade union branches in China

GUANGZHOU, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Sources with the China operation of hamburger king McDonald's said Monday that the fastfood giant has set about establishing trade union branches in the China-American joint ventures.

Although the wording is ambiguous, there is a positive change in the previous attitude of McDonald's toward setting up trade union organizations in its Chinese outlets.

McDonald's, as well as KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants, both operated by Yum! Brands Inc., were thrown in the spotlight as the three were all accused in late March of overworking and underpaying their part-time staff.

Kong Xianghong, vice chairman ...

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