In this issue: In Solidarity, We Resist Transnational Repression | 5th Anniversary of 2019 Movement | 35th Commemoration of June 4 | International Solidarity | HK Labour Rights Newsflash
On the 5th anniversary of the Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement, the Hong Kong government took a series of new repressive measures against six activists, including myself, who are participating in Hong Kong’s social and labour movements and have been exiled to the UK. These actions include cancelling our passports and prohibiting anyone from providing funds. Despite the white terror, overseas Hong Kongers continue to bravely join in rallies, expressing their opposition to authoritarianism. Through the 2019 anti-extradition movement, Hong Kongers have experienced a political awakening. We now become aware of the importance of fighting for democracy and resisting tyranny. Our efforts contributed to the movement and will undoubtedly raise awareness among more people. In solidarity, we resist transnational repression.
‘You can cancel my passport, but you can never cancel my identity as a Hong Konger. Eventually, we will reclaim what we deserve.’
Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor
Executive Director
Christopher Mung
5th Anniversary of 2019 Movement
The 2019 Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement drew millions of Hong Kongers to the streets to resist the bill’s passage. During the movement, there were at least five large-scale cross-industry strikes, followed by the formation of new labour unions across different sectors, which played a crucial role in supporting the movement.
June 4 35th Commemoration
Democratic Labour Movement Lives On
The 1989 pro-democracy movement in China represented one of the most important anti-authoritarian struggles for democracy in history and also marked a crucial political awakening among the Chinese working class.
International Solidarity
3,000 Protest Chinese ‘Mega Embassy’ Plan and Tighter BNO Rules
ITUC condemns prosecution of trade unionists and activists in Hong Kong
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) strongly condemns the mass conviction of trade unionists and civil society activists in Hong Kong under the repressive NSL and called for the immediate release of former Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions Chairperson Carol Ng and former Hospital Authority Employees Alliance Chairperson Winnie Yu. Due to their participation in the primaries, they were convicted of conspiracy to subvert state power and imprisoned for over a thousand days.
UNISON Stands with Trade Unionists in Jail, Carol Ng and Winnie Yu
Huge thanks to the solidarity shown by UNISON. We appreciate their support for Carol Ng, former Chairperson of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), and Winnie Yu, former Chairperson of the Hospital Authority Employees Alliance (HAEA). The two leaders were among the 47Democrats facing national security charges for participating in a 2020 primary election. The court will resume proceedings to address mitigation this month.
Labour Note Conference 2024
This year’s Labour Note Conference in the United States drew over 4,700 labour rights advocates from several countries, a record attendance. During the meeting, we learned that the United Auto Workers (UAW) had made significant progress in their negotiations to increase wages for automotive industry workers. This has encouraged grassroots union activists and international labour advocates. Despite the present trend of right-leaning and conservative ideas, they stay faithful to their original purpose and continue to fight for workers’ rights.
HK Labour Rights Newsflash
- Record 1.1 Million Workers Employed on Zero-Hour Contracts in the UK <Read more>
- Apple Daily Staff in Jail for Three Years after Media Shutdown <Read more>
- Pre-election commentary in the UK: Analysing the labour policies of the UK political parties (Chinese only) <Read more>
- Increased Penalties Under Occupational Safety Law Prove Ineffective: Construction Industry Fatalities Rise by 18% Last Year <Read more>
- Even Super Dads Experience Overwork: Urgent Need for Legislative Protection (Chinese only) <Read more>
- Li Wangyang, a prominent labour leader who sacrificed for a better China <Read more>