Update on the Port of Hong Kong

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

PORT OF HONG KONG

After 40 days the strike at the Port of Hong Kong is over.

Workers from the Union of Hong Kong Dockers (UHKD) have accepted a new wage deal and been promised ongoing dialogue on issues of health and safety and dignity at work. They have also been assured there will be no retaliation against workers involved in industrial action.

We hope this signals an era of positive and open relations with contractors, Hong Kong International Terminals (HIT) and ultimately, port operator Hutchison Port Holdings.

This victory could not have been achieved without your solidarity. Over 8500 letters of protest were sent to HIT as well as thousands of messages of support to UHKD. Solidarity missions by the MUA, FNV and ILWU have helped to secure a positive resolution to this dispute.

The ITF Dockers’ Section thank you for your overwhelming display of solidarity, showing once again that if we stand together we are strong.

In Solidarity

Sharon James 

Secretary, Dockers Section