It turns out that this reward is really attractive; as long as the workers are willing to work overtime, they can almost earn double wages a month.
In addition, outstanding individuals are rewarded with practical rewards, such as bicycle tickets and 100 yuan in cash.
The rewards for advanced work teams are substantial, unlike before when they would just give a cheap enamel mug or basin as a token of appreciation. This time, the rewards are all in cash and receipts.
Finally, regarding meals, it was clearly stated that not only would dinner be added during overtime work, but the meals would also be improved twice a week.
Tell me, which worker could resist the temptation of such a reward?
After reading it, Section Chief Yao couldn't help but ask, "Director, I wonder if there are any rewards for our staff working overtime?"
"Dream on! Let me tell you, this reward is only for workers. It's only right that cadres take the lead. You need to make that clear when you're promoting it."
If any cadre has any objections, they can submit a report, and I can approve their transfer to the workshop, guaranteeing they will receive their full reward.
Upon hearing Sun Zhengguo's words, Section Chief Yao gave an awkward laugh.
Although the suggestion sounds good, I believe no cadre would do it unless they are stupid.
...
At lunchtime, when the factory workers were eating, they saw many people from the propaganda department putting up various slogans.
Every time they put up a sign, someone would read it aloud from behind.
"Without fear of hardship and fatigue, we will forge ahead together and achieve our goals in March."
"Unite as one, fight for 100 days, and with one heart and one mind, create new glories."
"Not afraid of hardship or fatigue, let's work together for three months and I will contribute to the country."
...
The workers weren't really moved by the slogans and just went about their business.
But while they were eating, the loudspeaker came on, first playing a patriotic song as usual, and then the content made them completely uneasy.
"What? A 100-day production plan? And there are even rewards?"
Upon hearing this, many workers stopped eating and began to listen attentively, afraid of missing any details.
It wasn't until the broadcast was repeated several times that the workers were sure they hadn't misheard, and then the canteens erupted in chaos.
"My God! This can't be fake news, right? The reward is really that high?"
"Come on! It's clearly stated on the broadcast. Who would dare to joke about this? Otherwise, who could bear the anger of more than 20,000 workers?"
...
At this moment, a foreman listened to the broadcast, looked around, and then lowered his voice to speak to the workers in his group.
"Everyone, eat quickly and quietly. After you finish eating, let's go back to work and try to win first place in our team."
The other workers understood immediately upon hearing this, and they all kept their heads down and ate their meals. After finishing, they didn't say much, quickly washed their lunch boxes, and returned to the workshop.
It wasn't until about ten minutes after they left that anyone realized what had happened.
"Oh no, Chen Jianghe is playing dirty tricks. They must have gone to work overtime. We need to hurry up and leave, or we can't be left behind."
These words were like a wake-up call. Many workers who had been resting just moments before rushed out after hearing this.
So, starting in the afternoon, the workers were like they were on steroids, not afraid of hardship or fatigue, and even ran to the toilet. They worked with great enthusiasm.
So much so that no one rested over the weekend two days later; everyone continued to work overtime.
Of course, if the workers work overtime, the cadres can't escape either; even if they don't get overtime pay, they can't be the bad example.
Sun Zhengguo was very satisfied with the situation, but he still gave instructions that the quality must be guaranteed.
...
Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye. During this period, although the workers were somewhat tired, their achievements were remarkable.
The North and South branches produced nearly 100,000 pagers in the past month.
With the addition of the previous 30,000 units, sales on Hong Kong Island finally slowed down a bit.
The total sales of this batch of pagers reached a staggering HK$455 million, which is nearly US$100 million.
Such outstanding results moved the higher-ups, and several senior officials sent congratulatory telegrams in turn.
In addition, two interesting things happened during the sales process.
The first thing is that when sales first started, everyone paid a one-year service fee, so much so that it has now become an unwritten rule.
That means if you want to buy a pager, you have to pay a service fee starting from one year, otherwise they won't sell it to you.
The second thing is that because pagers always make a beeping sound when they receive a message, people on Hong Kong Island affectionately call them BP machines.
When Sun Zhengguo learned of this, he just smiled faintly. He never expected that after all the roundabout ways, they would still call him by this wretched name.
That day, he was looking at reports in his office when Zhou Weimin walked in with a list in his hand.
"Director, this is the list you asked me to compile. Please take a look."
Sun Zhengguo took the list, glanced at it briefly, and then asked a question.
"Is there anything fishy about this list? I don't want anyone on it to do anything underhanded, otherwise, even if I can let him off the hook, the workers won't."
"Director, please rest assured, I have verified the list multiple times, and it is absolutely true and without any falsehoods."
Seeing Zhou Weimin's confident expression, Sun Zhengguo picked up a pen, signed his name on the back, and handed it back to him.
"Weimin, there's no need to delay this reward. During lunchtime, use the loudspeaker to announce that all those on the list should go directly to the finance department to collect their rewards."
"OK."
After discussing the reward, Sun Zhengguo continued, "By the way, the color TV production line has been debugged. How many main screens can it produce per day now?"
"It'll be a little over a thousand yuan a day! We definitely won't need that much right now, Director. How about we start producing color TVs?"
Upon hearing Zhou Weimin's wildly imaginative idea, Sun Zhengguo immediately rejected it.
It wasn't that he didn't want to produce color TVs, but once the game consoles went on sale, the current quantity would only be enough to sustain his own needs.
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At noon, in the canteen of the research institute's branch factory, just as everyone was busy getting their food, the loudspeaker suddenly blared.
Now, we are broadcasting a notice: "Attention, fellow workers! Attention, fellow workers!"
In the recent 100-day competition held in our factory, the following individuals were awarded the title of Outstanding Individual: Chen Jianghe, Huang Aiguo, Zhang Jianshe…
The following groups received the award for advanced work teams: Li Dong's group, Chen Jianghe's group, Jiang Dongmei's group, ...
Those whose names were read above, please go to the finance department to collect your reward as soon as possible.
The prizes for outstanding individuals include 100 yuan in cash and a bicycle ticket.
The prize for advanced work teams is 20 yuan per person, plus two jin of meat coupons and five jin of grain coupons.
We hope that all our fellow workers will take them as role models, learn from their spirit of not being afraid of hardship or fatigue, and strive to make greater contributions to society.
...
The announcement was still being broadcast repeatedly, but the workers were already in an uproar.
"That Chen Jianghe is really cunning. He won two awards by himself. No way, he has to treat us."
"Right, right, Chen Jianghe has to treat us. Wait, where is he?"
...
While the group of familiar workers were still looking for someone, Chen Jianghe had already run to the finance department and happily received his reward.
He didn't go back to the canteen, quickly ate a couple of bites, and went back to the workshop to work overtime.
Therefore, opportunity favors the prepared mind. It would be difficult for someone like Chen Jianghe not to win an award.
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