How will the trade unions and labor movement continue after the dissolution of political opposition for many years?

The Educational Association, the Trade Union and some of the trade unions established in the past year or two have successively proposed to dissolve. The reason is believed to be related to the series of political actions related to the anti-revision movement.

In any case, even if other unions are still operating, it will be difficult to fill the gap in the labor movement.

Especially in the unique history of the labor movement in Hong Kong, there have been many years of political confrontation and fighting among trade unions.

Under the unique history of the labor movement in Hong Kong, there have been many years of political confrontation and mutual struggle between trade unions.

(Photo by Liang Pengwei)

The turmoil in the revision of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance, the 8th Five-Year Strike, the subsequent street protests and the democratic primary elections have become a turning point in the history of the local labor movement.

The Trade Union, the Educational Association, and the new trade unions opposed the amendment and supported the strike. The strike was the starting point for the establishment of many new trade unions. There were many young people involved in all walks of life.

As many as 495 trade unions were newly registered last year, far exceeding the 13 and 25 in 2018 and 2019.

Although after the dissolution of the pan-democratic trade unions, it is difficult for the established trade unions to fill their positions in a short time, the trade unions actually have the conditions to reverse the situation. The key is the determination and vision of the union leaders...

For details, please read the 284th "Hong Kong 01" Electronic Weekly Newsletter (September 27, 2021) "