This seminar will provide an update on current practices in dealing with Trade Unions in International Companies in China.
The global economic crisis of 2008 revealed that the Chinese accumulation model with its high export surpluses and massive state investment in infrastructure has reached its limit. Official guidelines such as the 12th Five-year-program make it clear that the leadership has strong intentions to foster economic growth by boosting the domestic market, e.g. by raising low wages. Recently, there have been several collective labor disputes and mass labor disturbances taking place around China, posing great challenges to the companies. Our seminar will provides insights into the latest development and current practices in dealing with trade unions in characteristics of Chinese trade unions and its impact on international companies.
Agenda
08.30 – 09.00 Registration
09.00 – 09.05 Welcome Remarks, Ioana Kraft, General Manager, European Chamber Shanghai
09.05 – 09.30 Presentation: "Legal frame: Companies' obligations and rights of trade unions", Iris Duchetsmann, Partner, Clyde & Co
09.30 – 10.00 Presentation, Zuo Lia, HR Business Partner, Bayer (China) Limited
10.00 – 10.30 Q&A
Registration
Please register through this website (button above).
For any further enquiries, please contact Ms Xuyi Gu at xygu@europeanchamber.com.cn or 63852023-117, stating your name and company, by 1 April, COB.
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