Article: Trade unions important to China

lmost every Chinese resident has heard of a trade union, but few could tell you what it is really about. And it's not only in jest if someone says that the major function of a trade union is organizing outings or giving free film tickets to its members.

But now, more and more people, especially industrial workers, are coming to realize that trade unions could bring them much more benefits than merely giving them free film tickets, at a time when these unions have a louder voice in settling labour disputes and protecting members' rights and interests.

As the 14th National Congress of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the only legitimate umbrella trade union in China, opened yesterday, ...

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