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Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong

Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong

by IDWFED published Oct 30, 2016 12:00 AM
"Our research clearly demonstrates that significant numbers of agencies are systematically charging Filipino migrant domestic workers fees well in excess of the legal maximum. Yet despite this, very few are ever charged and prosecuted in the Philippines or Hong Kong," said Shiella Estrada, Chair of the PLUDW-HK.
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Oct 30, 2016 (Universal / UTC0)
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Hong Kong
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HONG KONG -

An official press conference was held today to introduce a new report and short film, Between a Rock and a Hard Place.

It is a report revealing illegal crimes of employment agencies.

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2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong

2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong
2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong 2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong

At the press conference:

Presenters:Moderator:
  • Jecser Sernande, Researcher, Progressive Labor Union of Domestic Workers
  • Norma Kang Muico, Director of Research and Advocacy Rights Exposure
  • Phobusk Gasing, Chairperson, Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions
  • Claire Hobden, Technical Officer, Decent Work for Domestic Workers, International Labour Organization
  • Josua Mata, General Secretary, SENTRO
  • Shiella Estrada, Secretary, Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions
  • Fernando Cheung, Legislative Councilor, Labor Party
  • Elizabeth Tang, General Secretary, International Domestic Workers Federation

Between a Rock and a Hard Place were produced in partnership with the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) and the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF). Research and campaign support was provided by Rights Exposure.

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the press release >>>  the report (ENG & CHI) >>> the film (ENG & CHI) >>> more photos >>>
2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong
2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong 2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong

2016-10-30 Hong Kong: PLU/FADWU/IDWF report launch on the illegal activities of employment agencies in the Philippines and Hong Kong