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, by LAW Sa
A sensational story in the news about an abused Indonesian domestic worker has given Hong Kong society a chance to see the reality underlying Hong Kong’s free economy and the simultaneous high female participation rate (48%) of our Hong Kong labour force – the unfree labour of female migrant (…)
, by CHAN Sophia, ZOICHI Sid
Over the last few months, Hong Kong has been shaken by two immense struggles. First there was a momentous 40-day strike involving hundreds of crane operators and stevedores inside the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal, the world’s busiest container port. The workers won a 9.8 percent wage rise in (…)
, by SIU Beatrice
It’s back to work for hundreds of dockers after the longest strike since the handover. After 40 days on the streets, 90 percent of the strikers voted to accept a 9.8 percent “last offer” pay rise from contractors - half of what they originally demanded.
The strike’s end came two hours after (…)
, by UHKD
May 6, 2013
Members of UHKD (Union of Hong Kong Dockers) decided in the meeting held on evening of May 6 to call an end to the 40-day strike in the HIT terminals.
Written confirmation of the new salary plan 2013-2014
On 6 May, UHKD received a written confirmation jointly signed by the four (…)
, by FRIEDMAN Ellen David, PHILION Stephen, WU Yong Loy
Striking Hong Kong dockworkers and supporters march at the world’s third-busiest port. The two-week old strike has bottlenecked cargo and gained enormous public sympathy. Photo: Left 21.
UPDATE, MAY 7: After 40 days, the dockworkers have ended their strike with a settlement including a 9.8 (…)
, by AU Loong-yu, BAI Ruixue
The first version we received of this article was not final, so we are replacing it by the good one...
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The strike by around 450 dockworkers at Hong Kong International Terminals (HIT) to demand for higher wages, which began almost one month ago, continues into its (…)
, by DAVID Ellen
Hong Kong Dockworkers’ strike enter its 18th days today (14 April) and public donation reached 4.7 million HK$. The 450 workers continues to hold their line and today (sunday) 18 students are going to stage a 12 hours long march to support the workers. That said, the employers still refuse to (…)
The first day of talks to end the dockers’ strike ran into complications when the unions involved tabled different demands, and contractors failed to reach consensus with any of them.
The Confederation of Trade Unions, organiser of the strike that has lasted 14 days already, met the two (…)
, by UHKD
Dear Friends,
Hundred members of the Union of Hong Kong Dockers (UHKD) are striking to demand pay rise while their wages have not risen in the past fifteen years. Moreover they are also fighting for the collective bargaining right to negotiate with the management. We ask you to send protest (…)
, by LAI Ying-kit, WANG Jasmine
Striking dockworkers at Hongkong International Terminals Ltd., the port operator backed by billionaire Li Ka-shing, will hold talks with their employers today amid signs that the stoppage may be losing support. Union negotiators will join the talks, Wong Yu-loy, a representative of the Union of (…)
, by China Labour Net, Left 21 (Hong Kong)
China Labour Net Editorial Note: Dock workers have been on strike in Hong Kong since 28th March to demand better wages. The striking workers and supporters have been occupying the Kwai Tsing dock over the weekend, ending the occupation only last night after the container terminal won an (…)
, by Left 21 (Hong Kong)
Self-presentation taken from Left 21 website on April 4, 2013.
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About Us
Left 21 was founded by a group of like-minded individuals based in Hong Kong with the aim of promoting and creating discussion on left-wing thought.
The HKSAR government serves the interests of the (…)
, by SAGITA Dessy
A pro-migrant worker rights activist has slammed Hong Kong’s top court decision to reject the final appeal of a foreign maid, who challenged the denial of her application for permanent residency.
“This is definitely a step back because prior to this case Hong Kong was known as one of a few (…)
, by Fukushima HK 2013
A series of activities has been organized in March 2013 to mark the second anniversary of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster. Please join us to find out what is happening in Fukushima 2 years after the accident and discuss the lessons we have learnt.
Activity no.1:
8 March Seminar @ HK Reader (…)
, by Correspondent(s)
March 21, 2012 — League of Social Democrats (LSD) chairperson, “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung, faces possible expulsion from Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (Legco) after being sentenced to two months in jail on a spurious conviction for criminal damage and disorderly conduct. Four other protesters (…)
, by World of Labor
On the global day of action against capitalism, October 15, there were more than 300 people took part in the city centre of Hong Kong to protest against the failure of the system. A wide range of groups and parties joined the event, including Left 21, FM101, student organisations, Anti-nuclear (…)
, by BAI Ruixue
The by-election which took place in Hong Kong on the 16th May saw the return of all five pan-democrat councillors who had resigned earlier this year.
The by-election, which saw a very low turn out of only 17.1%, was triggered after the resignation of five pan-democrat Legislative Council (…)
, by IUF
IUF, Uniting Food, Farm and Hotel Workers World-Wide
Just two weeks after the IUF-affiliated Hong Kong Nestle Workers Union called off industrial action as a sign of good will and to pave the way for negotiations on granting permanent employment to temporary workers and establishing formal (…)
, by ITUC (CSI)
TO: Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-Kuen
CC: Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Labour and Welfare Bureau, Liaison Office of The Central People’s Government in The Hong Kong S.A.R.
Dear Mr. Tsang,
The International Trade Union Confederation, which represents 168 million unionised (…)
, by CRETS Doug
Hong Kong’s urban planners are under fire from a wide range of critics – even property developers — seeking to make the territory a more liveable place. That hasn’t slowed them down.
The victory by Chief Executive Donald Tsang in late May to override all opposition, even from business (…)
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