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Secretary Sun (6th from left) with the groups serving MDWs and employers |
Nineteen organizations serving migrant domestic workers and employers in Hong Kong met recently with the Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun, on enhancing future collaborations.
The news was relayed through a social media post by the Mission for Migrant Workers , which was among the 19 groups that joined the meeting.
“Our meeting presented a key
opportunity to share, discuss and pave the way for future collaboration with
the Labour Department on important areas of mutual interest - not only for the
betterment of Hong Kong, but also towards enhancing mutual care and
understanding, as the cornerstones of an amicable family and employment
relationship,” said the MFMW.PRESS THIS FOR DETAILS
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More than 350,000 migrant domestic workers are now in Hong Kong, where officials often acknowledge their vast contribution to the city’s economic development.
“With a rapidly ageing population, it is anticipated our already heavy reliance on this community will significantly increase over the coming years,” said the MFMW.
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The MDWs are said to represent 10% of the labour force, and are employed by some 13% of all households.
They are credited for enabling many Hong Kongers - especially those with young children and elderly parents - to maintain dual income households.
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According to MFMW, a recent research suggested the hiring of MDWs has facilitated the decision by many families to have a second child, which could be pivotal in Hong Kong’s future development, given its falling birth rate.
The other organizations represented in the meeting were the Asian Migrants Coordinating Body, Branches of Hope, Bethune House Migrant Women’s Refuge, CARITAS-AMP, Christian Action, EmpowerU, Enrich, Equal Justice, Fair Employment Agency, HelperChoice, HELP for Domestic Workers, Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions, Justice Without Borders, Migrasia, Pangyao, PathFinders, TCK Learning Centre and Uplifters
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