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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.
Zhang Shiping, former vice-chairwoman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, is the 65th high-ranking official to be ensnared in President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption crackdown in 2025. Photo: Handout
China’s Communist Party

China steps up anti-corruption fight as crackdown snares 65 ‘tigers’ in 2025

Communist Party mouthpiece calls for tighter discipline in coming years, echoing Xi Jinping’s New Year’s address.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

5,000 Hong Kong workers idle as new scaffold net safety regime hits 200 projects

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China engineer fired for taking hour-long loo breaks, longest lasting 4 hours

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

Netting at 175 private buildings removed, government says, as companies race to comply with order in wake of Tai Po blaze.

The government has ordered scaffolding nets to be taken down across the city by the end of Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

Head of industry association says flammable materials and cigarette butts still found at sites after deadly Tai Po blaze.

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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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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.

The unemployment rate for the construction sector fell by 0.2 percentage points from the 7.2 per cent recorded in the previous three-month period. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

A debate featuring five candidates vying for two seats in the Kowloon East constituency: (from left) Bill Tang; Cheung Pui-kong; Frankie Ngan; Jeffrey Chan; and Leung Sze-wan. Photo: Nora Tam
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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The Legislative Council election will be held on December 7. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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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The Legislative Council election nomination period closed on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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.

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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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More than 11,000 of the approved imported workers were wait staff – the role with the highest number of imports – while 8,000 were junior cooks. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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 leader John Lee has said the latest blueprint serves as a road map for the city to achieve a vibrant economy. Photo: Elson Li
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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Last month, the lawmaker (pictured) apologised to the city’s constitutional affairs minister after slamming his “annoying” attempts to gather support for the bill. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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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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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The highest-level black rainstorm warning was in effect for more than 11 hours on Tuesday, as the poor weather triggered flash floods and landslides. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

The Labour Department has said it imposed an “administrative sanction” on Amala Limited and will not process its applications for importing workers for one year. Photo: SCMP
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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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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