Because of Lin Qi's appearance, these businessmen attempting to force the state government's hand began to feel things getting tricky.
In fact, Lin Qi's numerous titles looked frightening, but to Nagaril People, they were just frightening.
What truly made them wary was Lin Qi's status and title within the United Development Company.
After so many years of operation, the United Development Company's control over every aspect of Nagaril had reached its limit!
In their impression, until now, no one had ever been able to challenge the United Development Company and still live a good life! Never once!
"As for the workers..."
The plump capitalist experienced a sudden flash of inspiration in his mind. "Perhaps we can consider this problem from another angle."
"We have no need at all to confront Lin Qi and the state government; we can take the initiative to lower wage rates!"
Someone frowned and chimed in, "You make it sound simple. Not only would all our previous work have been in vain, but you can't necessarily make the workers follow your ideas."
"The Federation has been suppressing wages extremely harshly these past two years. The reason we were able to blow this matter up so big is also because we spoke for the workers regarding what they wanted to say!"
"If we take the lead in standing on the side of the Federation, they might turn around and stand in opposition to us!"
At present, the daily wage for grassroots workers was about one and a half yuan, while those with junior technical work certificates received around two yuan a day.
Intermediate ones got two and a half, senior technicians three, and specialized technical workers—such as excavator operators and the like—commanded even higher prices.
The salaries of some engineers in Nagaril currently had already caught up