Nestlé Hong Kong Workers Prepare for Industrial Action over Unfulfilled Commitments on Union Recognition, Precarious Contracts
Six months after a three-day strike brought production to a standstill at Nestlé Hong Kong’s ice cream and chilled products factory, the IUF-affiliated Hong Kong Nestlé Workers Union is still waiting for the company to make good on its commitments: immediate recognition of the union, a halt to the termination of casual workers and an increase in the number of permanent workers.
In the aftermath of the July 2008 strike Nestlé management made a series of commitments to rectify its abusive labour practices. But management still obstinately refuses to recognize the union and has rejected calls to enter into formal negotiations - despite the fact that the Hong Kong Nestlé Workers Union is legally registered and represents 98 per cent of the drivers, loaders, sales and delivery workers in the ice cream and milk departments. Even after the union fulfilled several requests by management – including providing a full list of members – the company continues to deny workers their basic right to union recognition.
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