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IDWF wins Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights [IUF] 2023-05-05

Submission to the UN CEDAW Committee [HKLRM] 2023-04-22

New law caps fines at HK$10m for occupational safety violation [HKLRM] 2023-04-22

The Council of Global Unions (CGU) demands Hong Kong authorities withdraw the investigation against Elizabeth Tang, respect human rights, and end the assault on legitimate trade union rights in Hong Kong [TUAC] 2023-04-20

Council of Global Unions stands with Elizabeth Tang [BWI] 2023-04-19

Global unions demand Hong Kong withdraw the investigation against IDWF leader Elizabeth Tang [UNI Global Union] 2023-04-19

IFJ report shines light on growing Hong Kong media diaspora [IFJ] 2023-04-06

HKFP journalists report stalking and intimidation [IFJ] 2023-04-04

The 10th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Dockers’ Strike [The Diplomat] 2023-03-29

BWI on the arrest of Hong Kong labour leader Elizabeth Tang [BWI] 2023-03-18

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Unions voice concerns about labour importation plan 2023-05-26 [RTHK]

Over 80% of Hong Kong construction workers oppose moves to import foreign labour to ease shortages – union survey 2023-05-25 [The Free Press]

UK Unite just travelled 6,000 miles to defend a group of workers sacked by Port of Felixstowe 2023-05-20 [The Canary]

Star Ferry captain death sparks discussion on 25-day work roster, need for employee consent 2023-05-15 [South China Morning Post]

Gender discrimination is still prevalent in Hong Kong’s workplace 2023-05-07 [HKLRM]

Death of Hong Kong Star Ferry captain draws attention to workers’ 25-day shift pattern 2023-05-05 [The Free Press]

Hong Kong IDWF wins Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights 2023-05-05 [IUF]

Global Elizabeth Tang and IDWF receive the 2023 Arthur Svensson Prize 2023-05-03 [BWI]

Submission to the UN CEDAW Committee 2023-04-22 [HKLRM]

Global CGU Solidarity Statement on Elizabeth Tang 2023-04-22 [HKLRM]

New law caps fines at HK$10m for occupational safety violation 2023-04-22 [HKLRM]

China The Council of Global Unions (CGU) demands Hong Kong authorities withdraw the investigation against Elizabeth Tang, respect human rights, and end the assault on legitimate trade union rights in Hong Kong 2023-04-20 [TUAC]

China Council of Global Unions stands with Elizabeth Tang 2023-04-19 [BWI]

China Global unions demand Hong Kong withdraw the investigation against IDWF leader Elizabeth Tang 2023-04-19 [UNI Global Union]

China IFJ report shines light on growing Hong Kong media diaspora 2023-04-07 [IFJ]

IFJ report shines light on growing Hong Kong media diaspora 2023-04-06 [IFJ]

China HKFP journalists report stalking and intimidation 2023-04-04 [IFJ]

The 10th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Dockers’ Strike 2023-03-29 [The Diplomat]

Ex-HKCTU members taken by national security police for questioning 2023-03-22 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

China BWI on the arrest of Hong Kong labour leader Elizabeth Tang 2023-03-18 [BWI]

China IUF stands with IDWF General Secretary Elizabeth Tang 2023-03-18 [IUF]

China IDWF stands with our General Secretary, Elizabeth Tang 2023-03-18 [IDWF]

China BWI on the arrest of Hong Kong labour leader Elizabeth Tang 2023-03-18 [BWI]

China UNI in full solidarity with IDWF General Secretary Elizabeth Tang 2023-03-18 [UNI Global Union]

The Rise And Fall Of Hong Kong�s Courier Strike 2023-03-16 [The Voice]

Elizabeth Tang Granted Bail after 2 Days of Detention 2023-03-11 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

Elizabeth Tang, Prominent Hong Kong Trade Union Leader and Lee Cheuk Yan's Partner Arrested Today by Police 2023-03-09 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

China Elizabeth Tang, prominent Hong Kong union leader arrested after prison visit 2023-03-09 [Reuters]

China Elizabeth Tang, wife of jailed Hong Kong opposition politician Lee Cheuk-yan arrested by national security officers after prison visit 2023-03-09 [SCMP]

China Elizabeth Tang arrested - accused of 'colluding with foreign forces' 2023-03-09 [HKFP]

China Chinese government urged to review anti-trade union laws 2023-03-09 [ITUC]

HK White Collar Union became the second trade union de-registered by the HK government 2023-02-22 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

China Workers’ rights in Hong Kong: A chat with the Association for Rights of Industrial Accident Victims 2023-02-21 [China Labour Bulletin]

China UN experts raise concern over restrictions on Hong Kong trade unions under the National Security Law 2023-02-17 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

China Hong Kong gov’t deregisters pro-democracy union that called for protest ahead of security law 2023-02-17 [hongkongfp]

China Free-to-air broadcasters ordered to transmit patriotic programming 2023-02-17 [IFJ]

Domestic workers’ union slams Hong Kong lawmakers’ ‘racist’ proposals as legislature discusses crackdown on ‘job-hopping’ 2023-02-15 [hongkongfp]

Winnie Yu pleads not guilty to subversion charge For more info 2023-02-06 [The Witness, SCMP, Mingpao]

Cathay Pacific passengers enjoy smooth check-in process at Hong Kong airport even as cabin crew union starts work-to-rule policy 2023-01-19 [South China Morning Post]

China IFJ launches campaign to support Hong Kong journalists 2022-12-13 [IFJ]

Lee Cheuk Yan’s Bail Application Denied 2022-12-12 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

China Jimmy Lai sentenced to over five years on fraud charges 2022-12-12 [IFJ]

ITUC World Congress passed Emergency Resolution to demand the revocation of the National Security Law and release trade union leaders in Hong Kong 2022-11-29 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

Veteran journalist Bao Choy loses appeal, faces fine 2022-11-09 [IFJ]

China ITUC-Asia Pacific condemns aggressive attacks against trade unions in Hong Kong 2022-11-07 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

UK Launch of Association of overseas Hong Kong media professionals 2022-11-02 [IFJ]

China HKCTU former Executive committee members found guilty of not providing operating information to police 2022-11-01 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

China BWI: Stand with Hong Kong in the fight for freedom and democracy 2022-10-27 [Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor]

China New Hong Kong report calls China to account for gutting media 2022-10-17 [IFJ]

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