On the Law Role of Labor Union

The working class organizations formed on a voluntary basis is the basic nature of the trade unions in China and labor unions have relatively independent legal status. The unions represent and defend legal rights and interests of the workers, the duty being the right of the labor union. Labor union is entitled to express its opinions on the laying off of workers due to economic reasons and supervise the laying off and settlements of labor disputes. Defending staff and workers' lawful rights and interests is the most fundamental job of labor union, and labor unions need to regard the defending of workers' rights and interests as their main responsibilities.