Faced with Director Gao's renewed attempts to win her over, Su Yu politely declined.
She's focused entirely on preparing for the college entrance exam. Her current position at the factory isn't high, but apart from Chairman Sun, no one in the union assigns her any work. Plus, she has people making tea and wiping tables for her; her life is quite comfortable. She has no intention of starting over at the factory committee.
Besides, she has principles. Since she was previously on the union side, she wouldn't go to the factory committee unless it was for a promotion.
That would seem like a lack of principle.
Director Gao sighed and said that he was done with it.
Upon arriving at the factory, Director Gao convened a meeting of the factory committee, while Su Yu returned to her office to report to Chairman Sun, briefly outlining the situation and also mentioning her assistance in advising Director Gao. After all, this matter couldn't be kept secret, so it was better to be open about it.
"When Mayor Qiu asked me, I couldn't lie, so I just said this and that. I figured we were all from the same factory, and if the factory was doing well, our union would benefit too."
Chairman Sun said, "That's a good deal for that old Gao. There are quite a few people in their factory committee, but not a single one of them can get things done."
Su Yu smiled and said, "The main problem is the lack of innovation. Our factory's machinery and equipment are too outdated. If we want to develop well, we must learn new knowledge, even if it means investing heavily. Otherwise, our factory will fall behind."
"Let Lao Gao worry about this. You're already with him, he'll definitely take care of it."
Su Yu said, "If we leave this to Director Gao, I don't know when it will be done. Things that cost a lot of money are not easy to start. So, Chairman Sun, I suggest that our union also put in some effort." She couldn't let the union be idle; if the union was idle, she would have a headache.
"What effort do you need to put in?" Chairman Sun immediately perked up.
Whenever Su Yu does this, it means she has a good idea.
Su Yu poured him a little hot water from the kettle, then poured some for herself. As she drank, she said, "I suggest our union start a new project called the Textile Factory Innovation Project. We'll reward workers who can find good ways to improve production techniques. We'll categorize them based on the benefits these techniques bring to the factory, and give different rewards to different levels. We need to get workers thinking, not just burying their heads in hard work."
Chairman Sun carefully considered Su Yu's words, weighing the pros and cons of sitting down on this matter for the factory.
They quickly came to the conclusion that this matter was more beneficial than harmful to the factory.
Su Yu continued, "We can also summarize these experiences and report the most significant technologies so that other textile factories can learn from our Jiangdong Textile Factory's technology. This will encourage everyone to increase production, provide more fabric for the people, and ensure that everyone can wear new clothes."
"Okay, this is good!"
Chairman Sun was delighted. If all textile factories followed their example, Jiangdong Textile Factory would truly become famous throughout the country.
Su Yu pressed on, "Chairman Sun, the method is good, but it needs to be put into practice."
"Once we've finalized the plan, we'll discuss it with the factory committee. Su, what's wrong with your head?" Chairman Sun had absolutely no opinion on Su Yu giving suggestions to Factory Director Gao.
The factory committee's suggestion seemed good, but its implementation would be costly and difficult. This new suggestion, however, is different; it can be implemented immediately. Once the technical level classification standards are agreed upon, it can be rolled out in the factory right away. We might see results very soon.
Su Yu said sincerely, "I don't think I'm anything special, I just think a lot. I always hope the factory will do well and that the workers can have a better life." If this one company doesn't do well, how will they survive outside?
Chairman Sun smiled with satisfaction.
With Su's abilities, he's sure to go far. He even thought that if he retired from the factory, Su could take over. It's just that Su lacks the necessary experience.
Ultimately, it was about saving face for the factory committee, so Chairman Sun didn't immediately approach them to discuss the matter. The labor union couldn't possibly do all the good things; it would make the factory committee lose face.
After all this time in the limelight, Chairman Sun has become much more indifferent to things.
Suppressing the factory committee is no longer his goal; his goal is to go further.
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As Chairman Sun had anticipated, Su Yu's proposed method to Director Gao did not immediately gain the approval of the other leaders of the factory committee.
Whether it's buying new equipment, learning new technologies, or developing new fabrics, it all costs a lot of money.
Everyone's been poor for so long, they can't bear to part with it...
So this matter is still under discussion as an issue for now, but the production of garments for sale to other factories has been settled. After all, it's something that has been approved by the municipal party committee, so we must achieve results.
So the factory committee and the production department immediately increased production. Based on Su Yu's previous suggestion, they specially established a textile factory service department. Its purpose was to convert defective products into finished garments and sell them to generate revenue for the factory.
When the news spread, the newly hired temporary workers were overjoyed.
Before, everyone who came to do this temporary work thought it would only last a few days. Now, with this arrangement from the factory, it's clear they'll be temporary workers in this newly established service department. Even as temporary workers, they'll still receive a salary.
For these retired or prematurely retired workers, this represents a significant income. This single department alone has created twenty temporary work positions.
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