In this issue: Overseas HKers United Defend Press Freedom | Hong Kong Diaspora | HK Labour Rights Newsflash | Event
After Selina Cheng, the chair of the Hong Kong Journalist Association (HKJA) was sacked by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for her HKJA role, we launched a petition campaign to leverage support from abroad Hong Kongers organisations against WSJ’s erroneous decision. In a single day, nearly 50 overseas Hong Kongers civil society groups and human rights organisations from around the world signed an open letter demanding the media outlet to provide a prompt explanation for its arbitrary decision to dismiss Cheng. In the open letter, we also called on WSJ to revoke its unfair decision to terminate Selina Cheng and investigate the management involved in the union discrimination incident.
Additionally, the Independent Association of Publishers’ Employees (IAPE), WSJ’s parent company union, has initiated a letter campaign urging Emma Tucker, WSJ Editor-in-Chief to restore Cheng’s position and hold accountability from management. We promoted the IAPE’s campaign to the Hong Kongers community.
As Cheng aptly stated, “The need for press freedom transcends geographical boundaries.” Let us defend Hong Kong’s press freedom and labour rights in the face of repression.
Hong Kong Diaspora
Long-Yu Au, a labour researcher: Candid discussions and seeking consensus are crucial for rebuilding Hong Kong’s democratic movement in the future
Loong-yu Au, a labour researcher who has been interested in social movements since a young age. As Hong Kong’s situation deteriorated quickly, Au, like many other Hong Kongers, fled the city where he had dedicated his efforts. In 2021, he relocated to the UK and continued actively engaging in discussions about the city’s future among the Hong Kong community. He hopes that the Hong Kong community in the UK can establish a public platform for ongoing discussions and seek consensus on the city’s future development.
He asked, “Why did two million people unite in protest in 2019? The answer lies in the five fundamental demands originally serving as common goals. However, with the turmoil of recent events, consensus has waned. In these difficult times, candid discussions and the search for consensus are crucial for rebuilding Hong Kong’s democratic movement in the future.”
HK Labour Rights Newsflash
- The Wall Street Journal Owes Hong Kong Reporters an Explanation <Read more>
- ITUC Global Rights Index 2024: Hong Kong Ranks Alongside World’s Worst for Wage Earners (Chinese only) <Read more>
- Legal Hurdles Loom Over SHEIN’s London IPO Amid Forced Labour Concern <Read more>
- Wall Street Journal Fires Hong Kong Press Union’s New Chair <Read more>
- Hong Kong 47: ‘Nothing wrong’ in voting for change, says ex-medics’ union chair Winnie Yu <Read more>
- Global Trend Builds for Four-Day Workweek as Countries Experiment with Reduced Hours <Read more>
- What significant changes are expected in British labour policies with its victory in the UK election? (Chinese only) <Read more>
- Four Years since the implementation of NSL, Authorities Clamp Down on Professional Autonomy: Social Workers and Teachers Face Challenges <Read more>