Labor unions in China are known for their impotence and are referred to as ` ` boss ' unions '' Follow - up activism puts pressure on the government to make changes . Nearly half of all protests between 2010 - 2014 were related to factory workers ' rights . Recent developments are worrying some in the business community . China can no longer rely on cheap labor -- so what 's next for ` ` the world 's factories '' ?
Labor unions in China are known for their impotence and are referred to as ` ` boss ' unions '' Follow - up activism puts pressure on the government to make changes . Nearly half of all protests between 2010 - 2014 were related to factory workers ' rights . China can no longer rely on cheap labor -- so what 's next for ` ` the world 's factories '' ?