Unions urged in all non-public firms

Beijing - The All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) recommended over the weekend that unions be established in all non-public companies, including those that are foreign funded as well as Hong Kong and Taiwan-funded companies.

The ACFTU released an urgent notice late on Friday, demanding that its branches push for union coverage in order to improve the protection of workers' interests, especially migrant workers.

It urged unions to promote a collective wage negotiation system according to Labor and Trade Union laws, as well as to help workers on the production line gain higher pay. Unions should also push companies to enrich workers' lives by organizing more social activities, recreation and sports.