A right to strike?
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Citation
Asian Architect & Contractor, v.29, no.6, 2000, pp. 46-47
Abstract
The Hong Kong SAR government is preparing to amend the law to give employees protection from anti-union activity. This month, Professor Arthur Mclnnis makes a case for extending the amendments to include a clear right to strike.
(1) The basic law
(a) Hong Kong residents shall have freedom of speech, of the press and of publications; freedom of association, of assembly, of procession and demonstration; and the right and freedom to form trade unions, and to strike.
(2) International conventions
(a) The provisions of the ?international labour conventions as applied to Hong Kong shall remain in force and shall be implemented through the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrtive Region.
(b) The laws currently in force in Hong Kong will remain bascially unchanged.
(3) The right to strike
(4) Trade union rights
(5) Proposed rights
(6) Conclusion
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Article
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Date
2000
Language
en