Child labour is now a widespread, systemic and increasingly serious problem in China, according to a 40-page English language report released today by China Labour Bulletin.
Small Hands: A survey report on Child Labour in China provides a timely, detailed and insightful analysis of the growing problem of child labour in China. Based on research carried out on the ground in 2005, the report explores both the demand for child labour in China and the supply of child labour stemming from serious failings in the rural school system.
Press Releases
CLB Publishes New Report on Child Labour in China
Celebrate the Olympics but don't lose sight of the big picture
In one year's time China will formally announce its emergence on the world stage as a powerful, prosperous and modern nation with a spectacular party attended by representatives from every nation on Earth. For the Chinese government, the Olympic Games will be the culmination of two decades' work stretching back to the original bid for the Games in the year 2000.
Press Release: National People's Congress approves new Labour Contract Law
China Labour Bulletin welcomes the new law, but cautions that without determined enforcement, labour abuses are unlikely to decline.
China Labour Bulletin Action Update No. 3 (2006-08-15)
Wal-Mart Unionisation Drive Ordered by Hu Jintao in March – A Total of 17 Union Branches Now Set UpSince July 29, the ACFTU's drive to set up un . . .
China Labour Bulletin NewsFlash No. 63 (2006-03-08)
International Women's Day
The "Nine Lives" of a Chinese Woman Migrant Worker: Ms. Zhang Tells Her Story
8 March 2006
China Labour Bulletin NewsFlash No. 62 (2006-03-02)
Interview with daughter of Xiao Yunliang: Family under close surveillance after release of Liaoyang workers' leader Xiao Yunliang, a leader of Liaoyang Ferroalloy Factory wo . . .
China Labour Bulletin Press Release No. 12 (03-01-2006)
Xiao Yunliang freed 24 days before jail sentence ends
Prominent labour activist Xiao Yunliang was released from prison on 23 February, only 24 days before his four-year jail sentence ended.
China Labour NewsFlash No. 61 (2006-02-14)
THE SHORT WORKING LIFE OF DENG WENPING Silicosis victim dies just months after receiving compensation It is with much sadness that CLB repor . . .
Press Release: Silicosis Victim Wins Record Compensation after Three-year Fight for Justice
A jewellery worker in Guangdong who contracted life-threatening silicosis because of unsafe working conditions has been awarded record compensation of nearly half a million yuan, to be paid by his . . .
