One of the turning points in American labor history was the Ford strike that began Dec. 30, 1936, and ended Feb. 11, 1937. The strikers locked themselves in the plant, relying on food slipped past guards by their wives, and refused to come out until … Chinese labor talks: Lock up the boss One of the turning points in American labor history was the Ford strike that began Dec. 30, 1936, and ended Feb. 11, 1937. The strikers locked themselves in the plant, relying on food slipped past guards by their wives, and refused to come out until the bosses relented and agreed to sit down and talk.Chinese workers have come up with a novel twist on that venerable labor tactic: They lock the boss in his office and refuse to let him out until he agrees to their demands or at least is willing to discuss them.The advantage of the Chinese method, which would be a felony under US law, is that the ... - See more at: chinanews.net/index.php/sid/215511968/scat/9366300fc9319e9b#sthash.xI3S0xJE.dpuf
Posted on: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:29:33 +0000
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