date:Apr 15, 2016
and factory strikes have also caused considerable financial damage across the world. Factory strikes in China increased by 58.3% from the previous year due to pay disputes, as factory owners struggled to pay workers due to a slowing economy, leading to protests. The withholding of wages was cited as a major cause in 75% of protests and generated losses of up to $27 million in the footwear industry. Labor unrest is likely to continue in China in 2016, regardless of whether the economy improves.