Great advice 'HIGHLANDER', foreign employee goes on strike for higher pay after two months employment 'eh ?, nice reference for his next attempt at securing a means of survival. Start up a rival company! even better idea, all he needs is a large premises, capital, transport, equipment, credibility and various other obvious requirements and he's away. I think this chap is asking for some sensible guidance through a difficult period, surely he should familiarize himself within the business he is in first before taking drastic actions, he may well be suffering from exploitation at the moment but should quietly explain his position to his peers and employer, if they are at all interested in his well being and if he is good at his job, all will be well, if not, better weather will be with us all soon.