The ILO makes a clear statement in the Workers with Family Responsibilities
Convention, 1981 (No. 156), and its accompanying Recommendation (No. 165) on
reconciling work and family and providing the social environment and conditions for equal
employment opportunity and treatment for men and women workers with family
responsibilities in order to eliminate discrimination in the labour market and enhance
labourers’ capability of work and quality of life. It is also a responsibility of the
governments of ILO member States. This research aims to discuss the variations and
implementation of relevant policies for coordinating work and family responsibilities in
China when it is at a stage of social transformation and economic transition, the existing
conflicts and the main reasons, the needs and desires of workers, and on this basis, explore
the possibility of policy recommendations for reform and improvement.