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Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions

Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) is Hong Kong’s oldest and largest pro-Beijing labour and political group, established in 1948. Headquartered in Tokwawan, Kowloon, it boasts over 420,000 members. Its primary mission is to safeguard labour rights and welfare, advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and social harmony. The HKFTU actively participates in political affairs, holding seats in legislative bodies, and is recognised for its significant influence as a pro-Beijing organisation affiliated with the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.
A Chinese engineer has been fired for taking too many bathroom breaks, one of which lasted four hours. Photo: Shutterstock
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China engineer fired for taking hour-long loo breaks, longest lasting 4 hours

‘Haemorrhoid-suffering’ employee loses appeal after drawn-out legal tussle; court rules time spent in toilet ‘greatly exceeded’ his physical needs.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

55 blocks in Hong Kong can’t meet deadline to take down scaffolding nets

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Lessons not learned, Hong Kong construction council says after site checks

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

What are the right lessons from Hong Kong’s worst fire in 7 decades?

As authorities investigate Tai Po blaze, experts call for better laws and regulations governing building maintenance work and fire safety.

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Members of the Disaster Victim Identification Unit inspect the scene of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong construction, catering sectors pessimistic despite dip in unemployment

Sector representatives say lack of private projects and low pay cloud outlook for respective industries.

Legislative Council election 2025

What are Hong Kong Legco election candidates prioritising in their manifestos?

The Post reviews the manifestos of all 161 candidates for December 7 poll, but only 38 contenders offer versions in English.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Legco election forum presses on after candidate collapses mid-speech

Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says debate went on as other candidates present; Lee Ching-har, who collapsed, to be given chance to speak.

Lee Ching-har collapsed on stage during an election forum on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Dickson Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong ramps up Legco election drive with outdoor gala, developer support

‘Let’s Vote, Together We Create the Future’ gala to be held on December 6, as top developer Henderson Land joins promotion blitz.

Legislative Council election 2025

Vivian Kong’s bid, lawmaker pullout: what to know about Hong Kong Legco election

From Olympic gold medallist running for office to the departure of the old guard, the 2025 election is a change of pace from past polls.

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Hong Kong politics

First Hong Kong Legco poll forums zoom in on livelihood issues

Candidates stick to their agendas and mostly refrain from direct questioning in first government-held forums.

(From left) Lo Yuen-ting, Kwok Fu-yung, Joephy Chan, Marcella Cheung and Mok Yee-ki. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

3 more arrested for allegedly damaging Legco poll banners in separate cases

Police apprehend men, aged 24, 50 and 80, for damaging posters in Tseung Kwan O, Chai Wan and Sham Shui Po, respectively, on the weekend.

Police have arrested three men on suspicion of damaging posters of the coming Legco election in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Legislative Council election 2025

Surprises in Hong Kong Legco election nominations as tycoons back unions

Business and trade union leaders in a show of cross-sector support for coming election.

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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

No place to call home: plight of Hong Kong’s pregnant domestic helpers

Support groups say helpers who become pregnant often face losing their jobs, separation from babies.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Race heats up for directly elected seats in Hong Kong Legco’s election

At least 49 candidates plan to run in the 10 geographical constituencies in the December 7 poll.

The two-week election nomination period runs until November 6. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong must ensure labour import scheme does its job

Policymakers should make sure the scheme addresses the worker shortage in certain industries while also preventing abuse and keeping options open for local talent.

Workers fix scaffolding adjacent to a building in Causeway Bay as people eat at a restaurant, on April 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

37,000 workers imported into Hong Kong since start of labour scheme in 2023

Labour and Welfare Bureau reveals latest figures as construction union announces wage freeze for 15 of 16 major trades in the industry.

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Hong Kong society

Defects, lax oversight may have led to Hong Kong prefab flat woes: experts

Incidents involving Modular Integrated Construction flats at public housing projects have sparked public concerns over reliability of new building method.

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Hong Kong economy

Halt labour imports for jobs in Hong Kong with high jobless rate, John Lee urged

Legislator and construction workers’ union suggest setting up mechanism that will apply to jobs beyond catering roles targeted in policy address.

Construction workers at a site in Mong Kok. The unemployment rate in Hong Kong’s construction industry has reached 7.2 per cent. Photo: Jelly Tse
John Lee policy address 2025

How will John Lee’s plans shape Hong Kong’s economic landscape?

The Post highlights some of city leader’s initiatives to bolster economy, from ‘made-in-Hong Kong’ food to support for SMEs.

Hong Kong politics

‘Urgent matter’ stopped me voting on same-sex rights bill: Hong Kong’s Stanley Ng

Ng was the only lawmaker also sitting on Executive Council who failed to attend vote for Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers urge more teacher training to spot serious child abuse cases

Legislators call for professional training as education authorities issue updated guidelines that mandate reporting of suspected incidents.

A new law requiring 25 education, healthcare and social work professions to report suspected cases of child abuse will come into effect in Hong Kong next January. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong urged to use technology to identify, support at-risk elderly residents

Gaps in city’s social safety net highlighted following discovery of elderly woman’s skeletal remains, the second case in three months.

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Lam Hau-chai, 94, at her home in Shek Hei House, Shek Lei (II) Estate, Kwai Chung. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to clarify ‘extreme conditions’ criteria after record rainfall

Business federation representative says existing guidelines are clear while lawmakers and union leaders call for further clarification.

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong pest control firm banned from importing workers over rejecting local

Amala Limited’s one-year ban marks first time any company has been penalised for failing to follow labour import scheme’s rules.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Groups seek 30% pay rise for Hong Kong domestic helpers to HK$6,500 a month

Domestic worker federation says helpers are in a ‘hungry and malnourished’ condition.

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Members of the Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions make their demands known. Photo: FADWU
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker apologises to minister after dispute over same-sex bill

Executive Council member Stanley Ng tries to make peace after criticising constitutional and mainland affairs chief Erick Tsang.

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Hong Kong lawmakers have scrutinised the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill, which seeks to establish a framework for the recognition of such partnerships. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong LGBTQ groups in push to get public’s support for same-sex rights bill

Four groups launch petition as Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill faces strong opposition from most lawmakers.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong authorities have ‘ongoing legal duty’ to fulfil same-sex couples ruling

Government earlier proposed legislation related to same-sex couples in response to 2023 court ruling, but faces strong Legco opposition.

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