Project Proposal for the Initiative to Procure and Distribute “Zi Mei Shu” Products by Railway Employers to Female Employees, Ensuring Effective Health Protection During the “Five Critical Periods”

Regarding railway system employers procuring and distributing “Zi Mei Shu” for female employees.

Project Proposal for Effectively Implementing Health Protection During the “Five Phases”

Female workers are an important component of China’s working class, the backbone of the women’s masses, and a vital force in fully building a moderately prosperous society and promoting economic and social development. Thoroughly implementing and upholding the basic national policy of gender equality and legally safeguarding the legitimate rights and special interests of female workers have become top priorities for trade unions in protecting the rights and interests of female workers. [ Excerpted from: Women’s Committee Document [2015] No. 4

Significant importance and purpose

Fully safeguarding the legitimate rights and special interests of female workers is both a responsibility of trade union organizations for female workers to implement the fundamental national policy of gender equality and to promote the synchronized development of female workers and the economy and society, and an imperative for ensuring the health of female workers and future generations, enhancing the quality of the labor force, and fostering sustained, healthy economic and social development. Under the new normal of economic development, as corporate organizational structures, labor relations, and the ranks of female workers evolve and change, the realization of female workers’ rights faces new situations and emerging challenges. Regarding female workers’ employment and labor participation, "Fourth-Phase" Protection Meanwhile, new challenges have emerged in the work of safeguarding the rights and interests of female union members. Strengthening the work of protecting the rights and interests of female union members under the new circumstances is of great practical significance for uniting the vast number of female workers to firmly listen to and follow the Party, fully leveraging their unique roles in social and family life, and striving toward the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. [ Excerpted from: Women’s Committee Document [2015] No. 4

To implement the "Special Provisions on Labor Protection for Female Employees" issued by the State Council, the railway system has formulated the "Implementation Measures for Labor Protection of Female Railway Employees" (hereinafter referred to as the "Implementation Measures"). The promulgation and implementation of these measures fully demonstrate the Party Group of the Corporation’s high regard for safeguarding the rights and interests of female railway employees, as well as its deep concern and care for the health of female employees and future generations. These measures are of great significance in addressing and reducing the special difficulties faced by female employees in their work due to their physiological characteristics, and in ensuring their physical and mental health.

The Implementation Measures highlight the protection of female employees in... “Fifth Phase” of protection, The content on labor protection for female railway employees has been refined. The special protective measures for female employees have been further clarified and standardized. Units with a relatively large number of female employees and relatively mature conditions are required to establish “Railway Caring Rooms.” Furthermore, the legal responsibilities to be borne for violations of the Implementation Measures have been explicitly defined. [ Excerpted from 2016 The "Implementation Measures for Labor Protection of Female Railway Employees" issued by the China Railway Corporation have been promulgated and put into effect. ]

Note ： Before and after your period During this period, the human body’s immune system is at its weakest, and the entire reproductive system is in an open state, making it highly susceptible to bacterial infections. Starting from the vulva and vagina, the infection can spread upward through the cervix, uterus, ovaries, adnexa, and pelvic cavity—progressing from the outer to the inner organs—and causing various “gynecological diseases.” These diseases inflict a double blow on women: physical pain leads to mental anguish, while the mental distress further weakens the body’s immune system, exacerbating the physical symptoms and creating a vicious cycle that affects both work and daily life. Medical research has proven that prolonged inadequate menstrual protection will inevitably affect fertility and childbirth. (See China Women's News, August 23, 2010.) Therefore, “menstrual period” protection is the foundation of the “five-period” protection, and we must pay even greater attention to taking protective measures.

II. Policy and Regulatory Guidance

(1) National Policies and Regulations

2012 In the year, the State Council promulgated and implemented the "Special Provisions on Labor Protection for Female Employees." To better implement these "Special Provisions,"

2013 The No. 7 document issued by the Women Workers’ Committee of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions clearly states in its notice “On Conducting Lectures on Women Workers’ Health and Hygiene Knowledge” that: We propose that Shaanxi Wan’an Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. provide services for health education and training for female employees. (Shaanxi Wan’an Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a technology demonstration enterprise specializing in the production of feminine hygiene products; its product “Jiezi Shu” is primarily used for the prevention and treatment of gynecological diseases and to reduce the incidence of such conditions.)

2014 The Women Workers’ Committee of the All-China Federation of Railway Trade Unions has forwarded the “Notice on the All-China Federation’s Women Workers’ Committee Conducting Health Education Lectures for Female Workers,” and is collaborating with our company to organize health and wellness lectures for female railway workers. The health issues faced by female railway employees during the “five phases” have been addressed.

2015 In Document No. 4 of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions’ Women’s Committee, “Opinions on Further Strengthening the Work of Safeguarding the Rights and Interests of Female Workers in Trade Unions,” Point out the need to ensure the effective implementation of safeguards for female employees’ rights and interests, including protection during the “four periods.” Establish a mechanism to safeguard the rights and interests of female employees.

2017 Annual General Engineering Office Document No. 32 Management Measures for the Receipt and Expenditure of Funds by Grassroots Trade Unions 》，Clearly itemized Labor protection fee Expenditures for promoting safe and healthy production, including activities carried out by grassroots trade unions to engage the workforce in safety production and occupational disease prevention and control. The biggest challenge to women’s physical and mental health is gynecological diseases. The key to preventing and treating these diseases lies in whether the “four stages” of protection for women are properly and effectively implemented.

(2) Systemic (Industry) Policies and Regulations

Implementation Measures for Labor Protection of Female Railway Employees

Article 3 Employers must strictly comply with the national and provincial (autonomous region, municipality) laws and regulations concerning labor protection for female employees, as well as the relevant provisions of the China Railway Corporation. Strengthen labor protection for female employees, implement measures to improve their occupational safety and health conditions, and provide female employees with training on occupational safety and health knowledge.

Article 15: Employers should gradually... Improve the occupational health conditions for female employees, It is distributed once a year to female employees. Healthcare products, Monthly sanitary allowances shall be provided to female employees, with the allowance amount determined by each unit based on its actual circumstances.

Article 16: Employers shall arrange at least one gynecological examination per year for female employees, with a particular emphasis on specialized screenings for the breast, cervix, and other relevant areas. Employers shall regularly organize health education lectures for female employees.

III. Implementation Plan

Through a survey and understanding of the women’s health-care products market, “Zi Mei Shu” has been selected as the procurement item for health protection hygiene supplies for female employees during their “five phases.” The reasons are as follows:

2003 The annual product has been rated as Designated Brand for Procurement of High-Quality Chinese Products for Women and Children
2013 Year All-China Federation of Trade Unions Women Workers' Committee The No. 7 document explicitly recommends the only sanitary product that prevents gynecological diseases and reduces the incidence of gynecological conditions.
2019 Annual product awarded Women Workers’ Hygiene Protection Supplies Preferred Brand Certificate
2021 Annual product awarded the National... “Invention Patent” Certificate
2021 The company received annually. High-tech Enterprise Certificate

IV. Feasibility Analysis

According to the “Regulations on Special Labor Protection for Female Employees,” each female employee is entitled to a monthly allowance for sanitary expenses (labor protection fee), or as stipulated in the “Special Collective Contract.” It is explicitly stipulated that trade unions shall, in accordance with the law, implement measures to protect the special rights and interests of female employees. In conjunction with local special labor protection regulations for female employees in various provinces (or industries), and to effectively implement labor protection measures tailored to the “five stages” of reproductive health throughout the entire life cycle of female employees, it is recommended that health and hygiene supplies for female employees’ protection be centrally procured and uniformly distributed in the form of physical items.

“Zi Mei Shu” complies with the spirit and requirements of the aforementioned documents and regulations and can be used as health and hygiene products for female employees’ “five-phase” health protection. This sanitary product, recommended exclusively in the All-China Federation of Trade Unions’ document, is capable of preventing and treating gynecological diseases across different age groups—and is the only product specifically designed to prevent and reduce the incidence of gynecological disorders. Over more than two decades of sincere collaboration with the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, we have earned numerous accolades and established exemplary cases. We are a true embodiment of the ACFTU and trade unions at all levels’ philosophy of “doing good things well and delivering tangible results” in the field of labor protection for female workers during their “five critical periods.” We have provided trade unions at all levels with first-hand materials for promoting women’s health and wellness awareness, making outstanding contributions to both the social and family lives of female workers (Note: these materials carry special significance in terms of labor protection).

V. Approaches to Realizing the Project’s Significance

(1) Advanced concepts for the prevention and treatment of female employees’ physiological and reproductive health are being promoted, thereby strengthening their awareness of physiological and reproductive health at the level of mindset and intention.

(2) The patented invention product “Zi Mei Shu” truly reduces the incidence of gynecological diseases among female employees. Improve the physical fitness and health of female employees. Quality of life—protecting and developing productive forces—is also an effective way to implement gender equality, promote harmonious labor relations, and enable employers to strengthen support for female employees. Labor protection work for female employees An important measure for achieving effective results in the “Fifth Phase” of labor protection. 。

(3) This project is a quick path for employers to put into practice the philosophy of “doing good deeds well and delivering tangible results,” and it complies with all applicable policies and regulations (with no political risks involved). Every stage of the project is conducted under the principles of openness, impartiality, fairness, and compliance (thus eliminating any economic or other risks). “Zi Mei Shu” is a product recommended by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (it’s the only one of its kind nationwide). Our company has maintained a long-term partnership with trade union organizations... 20 Years of collaborative service experience (ensuring the realization of the project’s significance) 。

VI. Company and Product Awards

Shaanxi Wan'an Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a technology-based enterprise integrating scientific research, production, sales, and service. Demonstration enterprise. It has been repeatedly commended and honored by the Party and the government, and has received prestigious awards in domestic and international evaluations. Its products have filled a gap in the global market for modern feminine physiological care products, ushering in a new era in the prevention and treatment of gynecological diseases.

2001 The year was selected by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions as... The sole organizer of the “Workplace Health and Wellness Lecture for Female Employees”

2003 The “Sister Shu” of the year was named “Designated Brand for Procurement of China’s Prestigious Women’s Products”

2013 National Federation of Trade Unions of China The only recommended hygiene product - Prevent and treat gynecological diseases, and reduce the incidence of gynecological conditions.

2016 The Young Zhongding Xinda International Credit Rating Review Committee has rated Shaanxi Wan'an Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. as: AAA Credit Enterprise

2019 Year "Sister Shu" Won Preferred Brands of Hygiene Protection Products for Female Employees Certificate of Honor

2021 The annual product has won the national “ Invention patent Certificate

2021 Yearly awarded “ High-tech enterprise Certificate