Four former workers of UA Whampoa cinemas who alleged they were sacked for participating in union activities have won a case against the company, the Confederation of Trade Unions said yesterday.
They are believed to be the first to win such a case since a labour law was passed in 1997 making it illegal to punish workers for joining unions.
The workers filed the case in the Labour Tribunal after losing their jobs last March, said Mak Tak-ching, organising secretary for the confederation.
The labour law prohibited discrimination against participation in unions, Mr Mak said.
Presiding officer Anthony Kwok was to award an unspecified amount to the workers yesterday, but a decision was postponed until March 18. UA officials said they did not want to comment.
Mr Mak said the four worked as ushers and ticket vendors at the Whampoa theatre.