Unions meet on workers' interests

China and ASEAN trade unions should work together to better protect worker's rights during the recession, the All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) said.

"Trade unions should encourage workers to contribute to the nation's economy, and also help workers find jobs, get paid, and ensure social security," Wang Zhaoguo, chairman of the ACFTU said.

The union met with 13 trade unions from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss measures for protecting workers' rights during the financial crisis yesterday.