Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam's largest city had thousands of shoe factory workers protesting over this new insurance law that will take place next year. The strike is currently on its sixth day and happens to be the longest strike that has ever taken place in Vietnam. The government in Vietnam doesn't tolerate protesting because of its threat to national security but so far the protest has been peaceful although there is fear that it could possibly get out of control for its large amount of people involved. It is quite rare that the reason why these people are protesting is for the labour policy rather than their working conditions or pay. The insurance law will have workers receive payouts until their retirement rather than unemployment. And the amount will be given monthly instead of all at once as the old policy had it. A small minority will be the only ones able for unemployment payouts but people prefer to receive money when unemployed because they will still be able to survive while looking for another job. It is good to see that so far the protest has been peaceful and efficient but with low tolerance from the government, there can possibly be some altercations if the protest is still ongoing.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32142635
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