labor

www.washington.edu — A history lesson on the Chinese Exclusion Act, immigration of Chinese railway workers in the 19th century and what led to the Seattle riot of 1886, America's first anti-Chinese movement.

247wallst.com — China’s Premier Wen Jiabao says that workers should be treated better. Jiabao’s comments come in light of a series of strikes at Honda Motor (NYSE: HMC) plants and supplier facilities. He should be careful that his wish may come true. The central government is faced with two conflicting problems which means that it is not likely to solve either one of them.

news.xinhuanet.com — China's southern Guangdong province will resume the weeklong May Day holiday this year in a bid to revive the economy. In 2007, China cut the May Day holiday from 7 to 3 days to ease overcrowded travel. The holiday will fall on May 1-7. Two days will be paid leave and local residents will have to work over the weekend of May 9-10.

www.chinacsr.com — Wages are going up, up, up for Chinese workers according to China's National Bureau of Statistics.

www.benross.net — Fuzhou is currently the world's leading supplier of illegal Chinese immigrants. If you've ever eaten General Tso's chicken in an American Chinese restaurant, chances are you've benefited from the labor of Fuzhouites. Where do all these cooks and dish washers come from and why do they seek their fortunes in the US?