Today's labour news
Over 40 overseas HK civil society and human rights groups sign an open letter urging WSJ’s explanation for dismissing HKJA chair 2024-07-20 [HKLRM]
In these challenging times, Loong-yu Au, a labour researcher, thinks that frank conversations and the search for consensus are crucial for rebuilding Hong Kong’s future democratic movement. 2024-07-20 [HKLRM]
HKJA’s Chair Selina Cheng Says She Lost WSJ Job after Refusing to Drop the Union Role 2024-07-20 [HKLRM]
‘Perhaps the only wrong I have committed was that I love Hong Kong too much,’ says ex-medics’ union chair Winnie Yu in her mitigation 2024-07-13 [HKLRM]
Four Years After Enacting National Security Law: Professional Autonomy Eroded in Social Work and Education Sectors 2024-07-07 [HKLRM]
Eni Lestari: the Making of A Migrant Labor Organizer (Part 2) 2024-07-01 [Asian Labour Review]
Eni Lestari: the Making of A Migrant Labor Organizer (Part 1) 2024-07-01 [Asian Labour Review]
5th Anniversary of 2019 Movement Witness Workers’ Solidarity 2024-06-29 [HKLRM]
RadioLabour World Report - The plight of unionists in Hong Kong 2024-06-22 [RadioLabour]
Unions oppose further import of non-local care workers, calling it ‘huge threat’ to labour market 2024-06-21 [The Free Press]
The attack on unionists in Hong Kong 2024-06-17 [RadioLabour]
Response to Hong Kong Government Imposing New Repressive Measures on Christopher Mung and 5 Activists in the UK 2024-06-15 [HKLRM]
Helix, the HKCTU’s former staff member, continues to uphold labour rights in Australia 2024-06-08 [HKLRM]
ITUC condemns prosecution of trade unionists and activists 2024-06-06 [ITUC]
Union opposes gov’t plan to overhaul social workers’ licensing body, saying authorities undervalue sector 2024-05-20 [The Free Press]
Bus union slams import of mainland Chinese drivers as transport official urges ‘calm’ 2024-04-28 [The Free Press]
Citybus union slams importation of mainland Chinese drivers into Hong Kong 2024-04-26 [South China Morning Post]
Union says manhole gas accident happened at same place 18 years ago 2024-04-23 [The Standard]
The passage of Article 23 ushers Hong Kong into the era of authoritarianism A devastating blow to the city’s civil liberties and trade unions rights 2024-03-23 [HKLRM]
Court convicts journalists of unauthorised entry into legislature 2024-02-06 [IFJ]
Workers and bosses reach agreement to give Hong Kong’s part-time staff a better deal 2024-02-04 [The Free Press]
The Chinese government’s misleading claim before the UN Human Rights Council : HK public has expression, assembly and association freedoms 2024-01-20 [HKLRM]
Union urges Hong Kong gov’t to prioritise local minibus drivers after 60% of imported workers fail test 2024-01-19 [The Free Press]
Journalism is not a crime. Six Apple Daily journalists behind bars for over 900 days before sentencing in court 2024-01-13 [HKLRM]
Cathay Pacific Union Calls for Government Inquiry Into Pilot Shortage 2024-01-09 [BNN]
Labour perspectives on China #2- Hong Kong workers under the authoritarian regime 2024-01-03 [GLC]
Cathay Pacific cancels over 40 flights in 4 days citing staff illness, as union points to pilot shortage 2023-12-29 [The Free Press]
Jimmy Lai’s sedition trial begins 2023-12-21 [IFJ]
ITUC-Asia Pacific condemns the HK government for weaponising NSL to arrest and detain trade unionists 2023-11-25 [HKLRM]
Largest teachers’ union to complete dissolution 2 years after forced disbanding 2023-11-13 [The Free Press]
Meeting with the Swedish Trade Union Confederation and local think tanks 2023-11-04 [HKLRM]
PSI condemns the continued repression of trade unions in Hong Kong 2023-11-04 [HKLRM]
H&M probes myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies For more info 2023-10-19 [The Japan Times]
ILO finds severe labor, association rights violations in myanmar 2023-10-19 [The Mirage]
H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies For more info 2023-10-19 [Reuters]
H&M will 'phase out' operations in myanmar after more worker abuse allegations For more info 2023-10-19 [CNN]
UN experts expressed serious concern about the HK47 mass trial and arrest bounties against Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in exile 2023-10-14 [HKLRM]
Showing solidarity with Hong Kong’s independent trade unions 2023-10-07 [UNISON]
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” Lee Cheuk-Yan on the dissolution of HKCTU 2023-10-07 [HKLRM]
Contractor denied bail for alleged manslaughter after workers died from suspected gas leak 2023-10-01 [The Free Press]
Contractor arrested after workers’ deaths from suspected gas leak at underground site 2023-09-29 [The Free Press]
HKJA head sentenced on obstruction charges 2023-09-28 [IFJ]
60% of Hong Kong outdoor workers suffer heatstroke symptoms despite new warning system, survey finds 2023-09-07 [The Free Press]
“We will be back” 2023-09-04 [Briarpatch]
Diaspora trade unionist: Hui Lai-Ming 2023-09-02 [HKLRM]
Ex-Hospital Authority union chief tells court she would have vetoed gov’t bills ‘by default’ 2023-08-26 [The Free Press]
Labour Rights talks in Manchester and Birmingham 2023-08-19 [HKLRM]
Union accuses construction bosses of faking jobs difficulty 2023-08-18 [The Standard]
Furious pilots and a lack of trust: Why aircrew at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific are quitting what was once a dream job 2023-08-14 [The Free Press]
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