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Chris Smith: The Chinese government continues to prevent workers from exercising their right to freedom of association and strictly…

On the recordJuly 30, 2012
The Chinese government continues to prevent workers from exercising their right to freedom of association and strictly forbids the formation of independent unions.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith discusses the government's restrictions on workers' rights to organize.

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