They went on strike to save lives, and you reward them with warning letters. Don’t forget striking is also their right under the basic law.
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#PoliticalRetribution #Strike #CultturalRevolution
Pro-Bejing Lawmaker urges retribution for striking doctors and nurses, CE Carrie Lam Refuses to Say No

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19418

The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council held special meetings for four consecutive days to discuss the "Budget" and the government's fiscal expenditure for the next year. At the meeting on 8 Mar 2020, Regina Ip, a former security chief who now heads the pro-Beijing New People's Party, proposed to settle accounts with the strikers: She advised the Hospital Authority (HA) not to issue specialist qualifications to doctors who had participated in the strike.

The remarks drew the ire of pro democracy legislators, who criticized Ip for using "Cultural Revolution-style denunciation" by advocating retribution and smearing of medical staff. They emphasized that the medical workers’ strike was called to request for a comprehensive border closure so as to avoid a collapse of the medical system.

On the same day, Carrie Lam announced relief measures including the waiver of licence and registration fees for medical workers for three years. A reporter pointed out that medical workers are not asking for a waiver of registration fees. Rather, they are asking for a stable and viable medical system in Hong Kong; and also the assurance that they will not be reprimanded for participating in the strikes. Lam responded saying that these are issues to be resolved by the Hospital Authority and medical staff, and that the government cannot get involved. Carrie Lam refuses to promise that retribution would not be sought.

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Read more about Cultural revolution-style Political Suppression in China:
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School Boycott and Strike Referendum: Education Bureau Warns Against Participation

Hong Kong Secondary School Students Strike and the Hong Kong Strike will hold a referendum on school boycott and strike on 20 Jun to collect opinions on this issue.

Demosisto Vice President, Isaac Cheng Ka Long clained that the referendum was supported by most students, due to their concerned over how the National Security Law may affect their future. He was confident that there will be more than 10,000 effective votes.

The Education Bureau issued a letter to secondary and primary school principals that schools should not allow students to participate in the referendum.

If more than 60% of students and 80% unions supports the action, then an official strike will be started to oppose the National Security Law in Hong Kong.

Source: Ming Pao ; Now News
#Jun18 #strike

#FirstHand #Strike
Interview with the venue PIC of Causeway Bay Voting Station

1652 | Causeway Bay

The Venue PIC of today’s voting station in Causeway Bay suggested that the referendum started at 10am this morning (20 Jun).

The target was to have 60,000 union members to vote. Until 4pm, around 2,000 members voted. He urged the public to join the referendum and vote before 8pm.

Concerning the arrangement of the referendum, he suggested that union members can join their respective station to vote, and non-members can join a union at the station. For those who have already received the ballot, they can vote at any station.

Students can also vote at specific stations in Foo Tak Building in Wan Chai, To Kwa Wan, or Tsz Wan Shan.

#Jun20 #Referendum

Line Remains Long 10 Minutes Till Polls Close At Yau Ma Tei Referendum Station

20:04 | Yau Ma Tei

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Source: First Hand

#PoliceState #WhiteTerror
Police Intimidation: Police Exert Pressure on Voting Citizens

Police force apparently have stepped up control outside voting centers, either patrolling on street or monitoring from police cars. In Prince Edward and Tsz Wan Shan, police officers were spotted taking photos of those entering and leaving the voting center from police vehicles.

Source: Apple Daily
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#FirstHand #Jun20
Union representative announced opening of ballot boxes for vote counting.

21:46 | Tsz Wan Shan

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#Firsthand #June20
Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre

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Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?

Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice heard. People of my age have been so used to keeping quiet and swallowing our discontentment. But, this time, I want to let it out.

Reporter: The government issued two statements within 24 hours to announce their disapproval of this referendum. What’s your view on the government’s action?

Voter: It is my right to cast a vote. The Government cannot take this right from me.

Reporter: Details of the National Security Law have been announced earlier today. Did you feel being pressured and hesitated to come out and vote?

Voter: Yes, I do feel the pressure. But I hope more citizens can come out to show our disapproval and solidarity.

Reporter: Then, is the announcement on details of National Security Law a trigger for you to come and vote?

Voter: Not really. I have not read about the details announced today. To me, the law is problematic so it stays problematic be it with or without details.

Translations by: BeWaterHongKong

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