Writing tasks about 'Sunrises in Shanghai'

1. What was the traditional image of a model worker in China and how has this changed?

2. What changes have been occurring in State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) since the late 1980's?

3. In what way has Shanghai been a pacesetter in employment and social reform?

4. How many redundancies have there been in Shanghai and what re-employment activities have been occurring?

5. What is one of Shanghai's largest employing industries hit by downsizing? Who are the types of workers most likely to be affected?

6. Why did Shanghai Airlines and the Shanghai Trade Union Council selectively seek mature married women to employ?

7. What other organisations also took this lead?

8. What has been the role of street committees in assisting with re-employment.

9. What layoffs and labour demand are likely to be experienced in the next 10-15 years?