Labour Day In Hong Kong: Trade Union Roadside Booths Closely Monitored by Riot Police

With Labour Day holiday (May1), the pro-democracy Confederation of Trade Unions (CTU) set up at least 66 roadside booths to encourage Hongkongers to form or join trade unions as a means to strengthen their power and push for the Five Demands.

The leadership of the CTU met with reporters outside Langham Place, Mongkok, during which platoons of riot police "happened to pass by".

Source:InMediaHK

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Conflicts at HKCTU Street Counters

On Labour Day (1 May), citizens rallied around and supported 'Yellow Shops' (pro-democracy shops). Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (“HKCTU”) also set up around 60 street counters. Riot police were stationed everywhere and stopped pedestrians regularly.

At around 4pm, the street counter run by Lee Cheuk-yan near Langham Place was harassed by pro-China supporters. Hundreds of riot police arrived and cordoned off the entire street including the HKCTU street counter.

Several riot police officers raised their pepper spray and threatened pedestrians and reporters, shouting '1! 2! 3! 4! 5!' in reference to the prohibition of social gatherings, which bans the gathering of more than 4 people. Some riot police pushed away reporters. The pro-China supporters left while escorted by the police.

Source: Apple Daily

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