Free legal aid good move

The free legal service offered by the labor unions will play an important role in promoting social harmony, says an article in Xinhua News Agency. The following is an excerpt:

Recently, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions introduced measures requiring labor unions above the county level and qualified industrial unions to set up legal aid offices. These offices will offer free legal aid to farmers-turned-workers, employees in financial distress and those whose rights are seriously violated.

With growing labor disputes, this move is of great significance. It may help our country's labor unions play a more efficient role and become a real protector of employees' rights.