The Labor Law promulgated on November 1, 1931, having been in effect for a year and a half, has revealed certain provisions that are no longer suited to the current conditions in the Soviet areas. Specifically, there are no flexible arrangements for middle and poor peasants who employ auxiliary labor, nor for artisans; this has led to difficulties in enforcement. Moreover, many practical matters remain unregulated, despite their urgent need for such regulation. In order to advance the interests of the working class, consolidate the alliance between workers and peasants, and develop the Soviet economy, the Central Executive Committee of the Chinese Soviet Republic established a drafting committee in April 1933 to redraft the Labor Law. Over the ensuing five months, the new draft was extensively discussed by worker and peasant masses throughout the country, gathering a wealth of input. Based on this draft and the views received from various localities, the Central Executive Committee has carefully reviewed and revised the text. It is hereby resolved as follows:  (1) The provisions of the Labor Law are adopted and promulgated, and shall take effect as of October 15, 1933.  (2) Upon the promulgation of the new Labor Law, the Labor Law published on November 1, 1931, shall be declared null and void. Any other decrees concerning labor matters that conflict with the provisions of the new Labor Law shall likewise lose their force.  (3) Detailed procedures for implementing the various articles of the new Labor Law shall be issued by order of the People’s Committee and the Central People’s Commissariat for Labor.  (4) Amendments to or additions/deletions from this Labor Law shall be made by order of the Central Executive Committee.  (5) This Labor Law shall have effect throughout the territory of the Chinese Soviet Republic.  (6) Any violation of the provisions of this Labor Law shall be punished in accordance with the relevant articles of the Regulations on Penalties for Violations of Labor Laws, promulgated by the Central Executive Committee on October 15, 1933.

Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Central Executive Committee of the Chinese Soviet Republic; Xiang Ying and Zhang Guotao, Vice Chairmen.  Dated October 15, 1933.