More than 200 retired workers from a state-owned farm in northeastern China took to the streets last week, accusing their former employer of mishandling social security contributions for years—leaving them with meager pensions and inadequate health coverage.
The protest, held on March 30 in Changling County in Jilin Province, marks the latest escalation in a long-running dispute involving hundreds of retirees of an agricultural state-owned enterprise (SOE). Workers say repeated complaints to local authorities have yielded no results, fueling growing frustration that has led to public protests.
The dispute reflects broader concerns in China over the management of social welfare benefits, particularly within older SOEs navigating decades of policy changes….
Hundreds of Retired Chinese Workers Protest Over Pensions and Health Benefits
