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E-newsletter Issue - No.3 - Population Policy: For whom?

2014-12-17

The government relieved the population policy consultation paper in late October. The main issues raised in the consultation paper are the aging population and the shortage of workforce.

E-Newsletter No.6 - Do You Want To See Fake Democracy From The Mainland Transplanted To Hong Kong?

2014-09-05

For months, the propaganda machine of Chief Executive Leung Chun Ying, Government High Officials, the Pro-Establishment Camp, and Lackeys of the Mainland are using their carrots and sticks as an attempt to persuade the Hong Kong people to “Take it First” and accept a fake Democracy for the 2017 Chief Executive Election.
So, what kind of proposal they want us to “take”?  And are these proposals “acceptable”?  This issue of the HKCTU Solidarity Post will take a closer look in it.

Do You Want To See Fake Democracy From The Mainland Transplanted To Hong Kong?

2014-09-05

For months, the propaganda machine of Chief Executive Leung Chun Ying, Government High Officials, the Pro-Establishment Camp, and Lackeys of the Mainland are using their carrots and sticks as an attempt to persuade the Hong Kong people to “Take it First” and accept a fake Democracy for the 2017 Chief Executive Election.

About Standard Working Hours: Something you need to know

2014-09-05

The public will continue to discuss and argue about standard working hours (SWH) even though public consultation conducted by The Standard Working Hours Committee (SWHC) has been completed. During the consultation period, business sectors mobilized hundreds of people to participate to oppose legislation. If we, workers, do not organize to fight for the SWH, it is afraid that the government will abort the legislation.

We fight until we win

2014-05-09

Hung Lung has been joining the union for 9 years. “I did not know what a union is when I saw the union member collect union fees and recruit members in the office but I just joined with them”, he said. He has been gaining a lot of experiences during his participation in the union, that he initiated a signature petition against unreasonable night shift and then he run for union committee member election after one year later. When he became the committee member of the union, he constantly faced intensive pressure from the management. “ I was transferred to a sales department when my direct supervisor always increased my sales targets that I could never meet the requirement.

Their May Day Wishes

2014-05-09

International Labour Day is an important day for all professional. Since the May Day is a day to ommemorate the victory of labour claiming their rights. As foreign domestic workers we have to come out not only celebrating but also taking this occasion to demand for change and better life. We call for the Hong Kong government to implement the workers' rights and benefits. We express in the participation as domestic workers as work.

E-newsletter No.5 - May Day Special: Their May Day Wishes

2014-05-09

Hung Lung has been joining the union for 9 years. “I did not know what a union is when I saw the union member collect union fees and recruit members in the office but I just joined with them”, he said. He has been gaining a lot of experiences during his participation in the union, that he initiated a signature petition against unreasonable night shift and then he run for union committee member election after one year later. When he became the committee member of the union, he constantly faced intensive pressure from the management.

Holding Truth in Heart. Turning Pens to Swords Media Unions In Defence of Press Freedom

2014-05-09

With their lens and pens, the media relay to their readers all major stories in the society. But recently, the Hong Kong media got their turn in the limelight with the surfacing of a series of events that challenged the industry itself: the pulling of advertisement from AM730 by the corporations of Chinese capital, HKEJ’s alleged self-censorship on the writings of its columnists, the abrupt sacking of Lee Wai-ling by the Commercial Radio, and the assault against Kevin Lau of Mingpao, for instances. Many are worried as the “invisible hand” is looming large over press freedom in Hong Kong.

E-newsletter Issue No.4 - Womens Friendly Workplace

2014-02-17

The Steering Committee on Population Policy has recently published a consultation document on future population policy and repeatedly stressed the need to attract more women into the labour market.  So, what kind of working environment encourages women to enter the workforce? Creating a "women-friendly workplace" is most important.  In this issue of the Solidarity Post, we have interviewed a number of working women from various professions, analyzing the obstacles they encounter in the workplace, and piece together the ideal blueprint for a women-friendly workplace.

The Birth of International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF)

2013-12-17

Domestic workers of the world unite on October 28th! We have done it, the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) was founded to organize domestic workers of the world. When the constitution was passed, 200 people in the community hall of the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo, chanted and danced in joy, waving their ballots and embracing each other in solidarity. The venue echoed with the slogan "Sí, se puede!" (We did it!) and "Solidarity Forever!".