Hundreds gather in Central to protest against Cathay Pacific’s sacking of cabin crew union leader Rebecca Sy – who says she was fired over Facebook posts
- At least 20 aviation professionals sacked or have resigned after Beijing exerted pressure on local companies
- Cathay declined to comment on the specifics surrounding her dismissal
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Central on Wednesday to support a cabin crew union leader who was fired by Cathay Pacific and to protest against the airline’s alleged treatment of employees linked to the protest movement.
The airline declined to comment on the specifics surrounding her dismissal.
As of Wednesday, at least 20 aviation professionals had been sacked or had resigned after Beijing exerted pressure on companies to crack down on the anti-government movement sweeping the city. The Confederation of Trade Unions (CTU) has accused Cathay Pacific of intimidating its staff and making some fear for their jobs.
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“I think it’s not fair to Cathay staff,” said Rachel Tam, 42, who attended the rally. “They are professionals. They also have their own mind and right to speak and now a simple word or saying ‘Hong Kong, add oil’ is enough for them to be fired. I would not choose to fly Cathay Pacific.”