Hong Kong Trade Unions Need Our Support

The secretary of the Council of Trade Unions is calling on New Zealand union members to support workers in Hong Kong fighting for trade union rights.

CTU secretary Paul Goulter has invited union members here to support an international campaign protesting plans by the Hong Kong government to introduce a new anti-subversion law.

"This law, if enacted, will stop workers in Hong Kong from coming together as trade unionists to campaign for their existing rights, or improved rights, or even rights in mainland China," said Paul Goulter.

"If the Hong Kong anti-subversion laws are passed it will set back the growing struggle for workers rights and free trade unions in mainland China."

To read more and to send in your protest message, go to:

http://www.labourstart.org/actnow/20021227.shtml