Article: McDonald's workers set up trade union organization in northeast China

McDonald's workers set up trade union organization in northeast China

SHENYANG, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Employees of a McDonald's outlet convened a trade union conference here Friday morning, forming the first union branch in the fast-food giant's stores in northeast China.

Yang Saidan, 26, deputy manager assistant of the Pengli outlet adjacent to a commercial street in downtown Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province, was elected chairwoman of the trade union committee during the low-key meeting.

"It is a good start for the company. I'll try my best to protect workers' rights and interests according to law," said Yang, who has been working in the outlet for six years.

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