The fifth wave of the epidemic broke out in Hong Kong recently, and Kwai Chung Village has become the hardest hit area. As of yesterday (23rd), at least two cleaners had been infected due to their work, and more than 40 workers in charge of cleaning the village were also sent to Penny's b. Mandatory quarantine.
Regarding the development of the epidemic, Oxfam today (24th) sent a letter to the Chief Executive and government departments, urging attention to the rights and livelihoods of the quarantined workers, as well as the protection arrangements for other workers.
In Kwai Chung Village, there have been large-scale confirmed cases and preliminary confirmed cases recently. The government has recently implemented a foot-stop order. While the lives of residents have been greatly affected, the livelihood and safety of cleaning workers have also attracted attention.
(File photo/Photo by Liang Pengwei)
In Kwai Chung Village, there have been large-scale confirmed cases and preliminary confirmed cases recently. The government has recently implemented a foot-stop order. While the lives of residents have been greatly affected, the livelihood and safety of cleaning workers have also attracted attention.
Oxfam pointed out that some cleaning workers have been sent to mandatory isolation due to the outbreak of the epidemic in their workplaces, or have to undergo mandatory inspections and have to stop work.
Therefore, the government and outsourcers are obliged to pay full wages to the affected workers, so as not to suffer economic losses for workers who already have low incomes.
▼1.23 Residents of Yat Kwai House and Ying Kwai House in Kwai Chung Village▼
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▼The inspection situation of Kwai Chung Village closed area on January 24▼
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Oxfam said that the government provides suitable and sufficient protective equipment, such as eye masks, face shields, protective clothing and protective caps, for cleaning workers who are or will be working in Kwai Chung Village and other affected areas, and provide instructions on how to use them and how to wear them. It should be ensured that anti-epidemic materials can be sent to the hands of frontline cleaning workers, and outsourced workers should also be clearly called on. If the company refuses to work because the company has not provided equipment, the outsourcing company must not take any punishment.
The council also pointed out that the government should re-launch the "Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for the Property Management Industry" to provide front-line property staff engaged in security or environmental hygiene-related work with a monthly "Anti-epidemic Hardship Allowance" of $1,000 for a period of three months ( January-March), and will be reviewed later.
A few days ago, some residents photographed that due to the lack of cleaners in Kwai Chung Village, rubbish on each floor has piled up. Oxfam pointed out that under the epidemic, the workload of cleaners in various districts has increased significantly, and the government and outsourcers are arranging manpower , the workload should be considered and sufficient manpower should be arranged to avoid overwork among workers.
Kwai Chung Village's epidemic area, Chen Hengrong, pointed out that more than 1,000 cleaners were collected for help. Quarantine the garbage in Yak Kwai House. No one cleared the garbage in Kwai Chung Village. Citizens are lazy to pour soup without tying up their concern group: increasing the burden on cleaners
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