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SHANGHAI: China's central government has ordered wealthier provinces and cities to give immediate financial and technical aid to communities devastated by the May 12 earthquake.
Shanghai, often regarded as the centre of finance and trade in China, is just one of the cities in the country aiding these communities.
According to a central government order, Shanghai was designated to provide relief and after-quake reconstruction support to quake-hit Dujiangyan, a city in the Sichuan province.
Last month, about 20 companies from Shanghai participated in a job-fair in Dujiangyan.
As a result, Shanghai's Employment Centre has already placed about 250 migrant workers from Dujiangyan with jobs in the city and is planning to employ another 1000 by the end of September.
Authorities in the city will pay the 1,000 workers’ travel expenses, lodging and meals.
Dujiangyan natives such as 26-year-old Zhou Jun, who escaped the deadly May 12 earthquake unhurt but saw his hometown destroyed, is already working in Shanghai.
"I'm in charge of the security guards here. Though there might be some initial difficulties, I am willing to learn," said Zhou. "I hope to apply what I've learnt in the army here, my spirit and capabilities to make it a united team."
Like Zhou, other migrant workers will be matched with jobs in Shanghai's 19 districts and counties.
Said Ding Feng, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Labour and Social Security Bureau: "First, we ensure that these jobs are suitable, which is a prerequisite. Second, we explain and clarify the employment procedures and policies in Shanghai.
"(But) not everyone can come to Shanghai because companies need to choose their workers based on their skills and age requirements.
"But once they register at our employment bureau, we'll keep their details and match them to appropriate jobs when (they are) made available."
While most of the migrant workers are coping well, there are still some adjustment issues.
Said Zhu Hong Guang, Director of the Shanghai Large Banquet Building Food dining Co. Ltd: "I'm satisfied with their performance. But there are some problems, for example, they find it difficult to adapt to the weather, food and they miss their homes.
"To cope with this, I contacted the Labour and Social Security Bureau and we invited a psychology professor to help them with any psychological needs they may have."
The Sichuan workers are expected to earn about 1500 yuan (US$220) a month, and they will also receive special training to help them in their work.
Shanghai's Employment centre will continue to hold job-fairs in Sichuan, and it hopes to help some 25,000 labourers in Dujiangyan find jobs in their province.
- CNA/yb
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