It was established on May 1, 1925. Its major functions are to
safeguard the lawful rights and interests of workers and their
democratic rights; mobilize and organize workers to take part in
the management of the state and social affairs; take part in the
democratic management of enterprises, institutions and government
organs; educate workers to raise their ideological qualifications
and science and cultural attainment; and help build up contingents
of workers with lofty ideals, high morals, cultural attainment and
discipline. It consists of a general affairs office, policy
research office, organizational department, publicity, education,
culture and sports department, economic work department, social
security work department, finance department, grassroots work
department, legal work department, women workers department, and
international liaison department.
(China.org.cn May 20, 2003)