Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
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The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU; ; or 工聯會) is a pro-Beijing
labour and political group in Hong Kong
. It is the largest labour group in Hong Kong with over 341,000 members in 181 affiliates and 62 associated trade unions.
, solidarity, rights, welfare and participation". The group focuses on the rights and welfare of workers, supporting the workers in their negotiation with employers and to resolve labour disputes. It works to amend legislation to protect labour rights and prevent employers from exploiting loopholes in labour laws. It opposes importation of foreign labours and calls for legislation against age discrimination. Politically it adopted a pro-Government stance on many issues but has a pro-grassroots stance on livelihood and labour issues, such as demanding more measures to reduce unemployment
.
In addition, the HKFTU also operates 5 retail outlets to provide discounts to its members in a variety of goods, and provide training, medical and other services to members at discounted rates.
and former Member of Legco
.
From 2004 to 2008, four members of the HKFTU were legislators:
There are currently 21 HKFTU members elected on the District Councils
.
Government of the People's Republic of China
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labour and political group in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It is the largest labour group in Hong Kong with over 341,000 members in 181 affiliates and 62 associated trade unions.
Policies
The main slogans of the HKFTU are "patriotismPatriotism
Patriotism is a devotion to one's country, excluding differences caused by the dependencies of the term's meaning upon context, geography and philosophy...
, solidarity, rights, welfare and participation". The group focuses on the rights and welfare of workers, supporting the workers in their negotiation with employers and to resolve labour disputes. It works to amend legislation to protect labour rights and prevent employers from exploiting loopholes in labour laws. It opposes importation of foreign labours and calls for legislation against age discrimination. Politically it adopted a pro-Government stance on many issues but has a pro-grassroots stance on livelihood and labour issues, such as demanding more measures to reduce unemployment
Unemployment
Unemployment , as defined by the International Labour Organization, occurs when people are without jobs and they have actively sought work within the past four weeks...
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In addition, the HKFTU also operates 5 retail outlets to provide discounts to its members in a variety of goods, and provide training, medical and other services to members at discounted rates.
Politics
Since April 2002, the HKFTU has been led by President Cheng Yiu-tong, Member of ExcoExecutive Council of Hong Kong
The Executive Council of Hong Kong is a core policy-making organ in the executive branch of the government of Hong Kong.. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong serves as its President.The Executive Council normally meets once a week...
and former Member of Legco
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
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From 2004 to 2008, four members of the HKFTU were legislators:
- Tam Yiu ChungTam Yiu ChungTam Yiu-chung, GBS, JP, is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, representing the New Territories West constituency. He was a member of the Executive Council from 1997 to 2002...
(ran under DAB banner) - Chan Yuen HanChan Yuen HanChan Yuen-han, SBS, JP, nicknamed Sister Han , is a noted Hong Kong female trade unionist...
(ran under both DAB and HKFTU banners) - Kwong Chi KinKwong Chi KinKwong Chi-kin was the member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , representing labour industry. He was graduated from Bachelor of Social Sciences of the Chinese University of Hong Kong...
(ran under HKFTU banner) - Wong Kwok HingWong Kwok HingWong Kwok-hing, MH is a Hong Kong trade unionist and a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, representing the New Territories West constituency....
(ran under HKFTU banner)
There are currently 21 HKFTU members elected on the District Councils
District Council of Hong Kong
The District Councils, formerly District Boards until 1999, are the local councils for the 18 Districts of Hong Kong. Under the supervision of Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, they are consultative bodies on district administration and affairs.- History :In 1982, under the...
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