In 2024, around 1,508 strikes or collective protests of workers were reported in China. The number of worker's strikes was considerably lower during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the collective actions reported in 2024 were related to wage arrears.
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Number of strikes and collective protests of workers in China from 2014 to 2024
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China Labour Bulletin. (March 5, 2025). Number of strikes and collective protests of workers in China from 2014 to 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1470275/china-number-of-workers-strikes/
China Labour Bulletin. "Number of strikes and collective protests of workers in China from 2014 to 2024." Chart. March 5, 2025. Statista. Accessed June 17, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1470275/china-number-of-workers-strikes/
China Labour Bulletin. (2025). Number of strikes and collective protests of workers in China from 2014 to 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 17, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1470275/china-number-of-workers-strikes/
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