Regarding the proposal put forward by Huo Qigang, a deputy to the National People's Congress, to increase the number of annual leave days for young people and to enforce the policy of paid annual leave, this topic has aroused widespread discussion and attention. Huo Qigang believes that the connection between the time limit of leave and the length of service in the current annual leave system is too rigid, and the protection of young workers is insufficient. In particular, he pointed out that in the context of an aging population, the young labor force with less than 10 years of service is playing a more important role and is also under greater material and mental pressure, and the 5-day statutory annual leave cannot guarantee their adequate rest.
This advice reflects a strong call from young people for more vacation time. Increasing the number of annual leave days not only gives young people ample time to rest, maintain their creativity and competitiveness, but also provides a steady stream of motivation for social development. In addition, young people occupy a dominant position in the tourism market, and if they increase the number of annual leave days, they will have plenty of time to spend. Staggered vacations and off-peak trips can enhance their sense of gain and happiness. From a certain point of view, promoting the further implementation of "increasing the number of annual leave days for young people" will benefit industries such as cultural tourism.
Huo Qigang also suggested "enforcing a paid annual leave policy". This is because, although the right to rest is a right granted to workers by law, the reality is that the "enforceability" of the current leave system is insufficient, and if enterprises do not take the initiative to implement it, workers can often only "look forward to it". This requires multiple measures to encourage all enterprises to strictly implement the paid leave system, make it more humane and flexible, and better adapt to the needs of workers of different years and industries; At the same time, legal constraints should be strengthened, and enterprises that fail to implement the system should also be investigated and dealt with in accordance with the law when necessary.
In summary, the proposal to increase the number of annual leave days for young people and to enforce a paid annual leave policy aims to better protect the rights and interests of young workers while promoting sustainable social and economic development. This proposal reflects the importance of the rights and interests of workers, while also taking into account the interests of individuals and society as a whole.