Special days mooted for migrants

The government of Chongqing municipality plans to make the first Sundays in November each year a special day for its 4 million farmers-turned-laborers - a further step in the country to create a better living and working environment for this group of people.

The proposal was submitted to the local legislative body on Tuesday, according to a report by Chongqing Evening News.

The designation "Chongqing Farmers-Turned-Laborers Day" will enhance "respect and care for these people", Vice-Mayor Tong Xiaoping told legislators.