LEGISLATORS have called for stiffer penalties for companies which discriminate against trade unions, following last week's breakdown in talks between the Wellcome supermarket chain and a new union.
They said the current maximum fine of $20,000 should be raised to $200,000.
The Labour Department has warned that unless Wellcome's management explains its action against two employees, it will be sued for discriminating against the union.
Employees claim the company sacked one driver and transferred another on March 5 for forming the union.
Wellcome claims the driver, Mr Yeung Wing-kin, was dismissed for overclaiming overtime payments and for being late.
Company spokesman Mr Alistair McKendrick yesterday denied the company was discriminating against the union.
