NGOs and Migrant Workers' Rights Protection—A Case Study of the Document Management Service Center for Migrant Workers in Panyu, Guangdong

Protecting the legitimate rights and interests of migrant workers has become a pressing public policy issue in China, which calls for coordinated efforts from the government, enterprises, trade unions and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Through a case study of an NGO in Panyu, Guangzhou, this article finds that NGOs have a significant role to play in protecting the legitimate corporate social responsibility. Furthermore, the role of NGOs in protecting migrant workers' rights indicates a newly-emerged governance mode in China calling for the close collaboration between the government and NGOs. For this purpose, it is necessary for the government to create a favorable environment for the development of NGOs.