**Interviewer:** The recent opinions issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council focus on reforming the workforce of industrial workers. Can you elaborate on the significance of industrial workers in China’s economic development?
**Interviewee:** Industrial workers are a pivotal force in the working class, serving as the backbone for creating social wealth and driving the innovation-led development strategy. They are essential to our goal of becoming a manufacturing powerhouse. The recent document outlines comprehensive measures to deepen the reform for this workforce, which aims to solidify their role in achieving modernization in a uniquely Chinese way.
**Interviewer:** What are the primary objectives of this reform?
**Interviewee:** The main objectives include solidifying the ideological and political direction for industrial workers, ensuring their commitment to following the Party, and igniting their entrepreneurial spirit. We seek to enhance their sense of ownership and satisfaction, promote a culture that values labor and skills, and improve the overall quality of the workforce. By 2035, we aim to cultivate around 2,000 leading craftsmen, 10,000 provincial-level artisans, and 50,000 city-level craftsmen, thereby strengthening our skilled workforce.
**Interviewer:** How do you plan to enhance the political guidance for industrial workers?
**Interviewee:** We will continually strengthen ideological work by promoting Xi Jinping’s thought and the Party’s innovative theories among workers. This includes practical online engagement, broad training programs, and encouraging skilled workers to deepen their understanding of national conditions. We aim to build a strong ideological foundation that unites and leads workers in their contributions to national development.
**Interviewer:** Can you tell us about the measures to secure workers’ involvement in national governance?
**Interviewee:** We are implementing systems that ensure industrial workers have a voice in governance. This includes training workers to exercise their democratic rights and participate orderly in governance processes at different levels. We’ll also enhance democratic management within enterprises, ensuring that major decisions affecting workers are discussed transparently.
**Interviewer:** What steps will be taken to enhance the skills of industrial workers?
**Interviewee:** We are committed to high-quality vocational education and a robust system for lifelong training. By promoting collaborations between educational institutions and industries, we will create a strong talent pipeline. Additionally, we encourage enterprises to take responsibility for training their workers, ensuring ongoing skill development.
**Interviewer:** How will you address the concerns regarding workers’ economic rights and benefits?
**Interviewee:** Our approach involves improving income distribution, ensuring fair wages, and promoting workers’ economic rights through various supportive measures. We will advocate for better wages based on their contributions, and we’re focused on establishing solid mechanisms to support their financial well-being and job security.
**Interviewer:** In what ways do you plan to promote a culture of respect for labor and craftsmanship?
**Interviewee:** We will enhance public awareness campaigns celebrating the spirit of labor, craftsmanship, and innovation. This includes supporting events that highlight the achievements of exemplary workers and integrating these values into educational systems, thus fostering a society that honors labor and skilled craftsmanship.
**Interviewer:** What role do you see for young people and migrant workers in achieving your objectives?
**Interviewee:** We are deeply committed to attracting young talent into the workforce and elevating migrant workers to skilled positions. This includes improving working conditions, providing education, and advocating for their rights to ensure they can integrate into urban areas and enjoy equitable access to public services.
**Interviewer:** Finally, how will you ensure the successful implementation of these reforms?
**Interviewee:** We will strengthen organizational leadership at all levels, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration. Enterprises will be encouraged to take an active role in these reforms, and there will be a solid social support system to promote the changes. We are also committed to research and data monitoring to track progress and adapt strategies as necessary.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing these insights on the reform proposals for the industrial workforce in China. It seems like a comprehensive plan aiming to empower workers and enhance their contributions to society.
