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Written by: Yuan Shu
2021-04-23 17:06
Last update date: 2021-04-23 17:07
In the middle of the month, the government announced a new direction for the fight against the epidemic. The focus is on launching a "vaccine bubble," which uses policy incentives to encourage multiple industries to speed up vaccination in order to restart the economy.
The Food and Beverage Workers’ Association of the Federation of Trade Unions and the Association of Hotel and Catering Practitioners conducted a questionnaire survey earlier and found that two adults believed that if they were unfit or unwilling to get an injection, they would be required to suspend work or take unpaid leave.
The trade union pointed out that many people in the industry are not suitable for injections due to their physical conditions. The trade union held a press conference today (23), hoping that the Food and Health Bureau can consider the actual situation of the industry and make corresponding adjustments.
The trade union pointed out that many people in the industry are not suitable for injections due to their physical condition. The trade union held a press conference today (23), hoping that the Food and Health Bureau can consider the actual situation of the industry and make corresponding adjustments.
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Two adults believed that if they were unfit or unwilling to get an injection, they would be asked to stop
working. The Federation of Food and Beverage Occupation Union conducted a survey earlier and collected 475 valid questionnaires. It was found that 37.1% of the respondents had been vaccinated earlier. 10.8% of the company had asked them to get an injection; 62.9% of the industry had never been vaccinated, of which 23.7% said the company was about to ask them to get an injection.
Among 62.9% of those who did not get an injection, two adults thought that if they were unfit or unwilling to get an injection, they would be required to stop work or take unpaid leave.
The "vaccine bubble" measures are not in line with the actual operation of the catering industry and can easily be self-defeating
The union stated that employees have different physical conditions or have different levels of reaction to the vaccine. The union quoted the Equal Opportunities Commission in an earlier statement on the dispute that if the employer requires all employees to be vaccinated against the new crown, it may discriminate against some people who are not suitable for vaccination. , Such as pregnant women or chronic patients.
The trade union also believes that the "vaccine bubble" measures announced by the government are not in line with the actual operation of the catering industry and are easily self-defeating, and it is difficult to clarify the rights and responsibilities of employees.
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Legislative Council Member Lu Songxiong (first from right) put forward four suggestions, hoping to deal with the "vaccine bubble" problem flexibly.
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It is recommended to establish a declaration exemption mechanism
Legislative Council Member Lu Songxiong put forward four suggestions on the situation, including the establishment of a declaration exemption mechanism. Employees who are deemed unfit for vaccination by doctors can be allowed to be exempted from vaccination after submitting a certificate. Employees will use regular tests to ensure the safety of employees and diners.
In addition, the Food and Health Bureau should allow flexible arrangements for "specified persons", such as the elderly and those under the age of 16.
In addition, the Federation of Trade Unions believes that "smart convenience" can be combined with "safe travel" to reduce corporate administrative costs and staff workload.
Finally, the union believes that the Food and Health Bureau should encourage companies to provide incentives to employees and encourage vaccinations. For example, vaccinated employees can get paid leave.
The government requires the introduction of a "vaccine bubble". The most important measure is that if restaurant employees receive the first dose and all customers must use "Travel with peace of mind", the government will relax restrictions on the restaurant’s business, including each table. The number of people can be increased from four to six, and the dining time can also be extended from the current 10 pm to 12 midnight.
Lu Songxiong expressed the hope that the bureau can take into account the actual operation of the catering and hotel industry in its policies and adopt suggestions to provide employers and employees with flexible operating space and working environment.
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