2003年7月11日,中共中央统战部、中华全国总工会、劳动和社会保障部、全国工商联联合下发了《关于充分发挥各自优势,共同做好维护职工合法权益工作的通知》(以下简称《通知》)。《通知》强调要从各自的职能出发,进一步加强相互间的工作联系,共同维护职工合法权益。 On July 11, 2003, the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce jointly issued the “Notice on Taking Full Advantage of Each Other and Doing a Good Job of Protecting the Legal Rights and Interests of Workers and Staff Members” Referred to as “notice”). The “Circular” emphasizes that starting from their respective functions, they should further strengthen their working contacts and jointly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of employees.