New Appointments to the Labour Advisory Board
Government Announces 11 Representatives for Two-Year Term Starting 2025
The Government has announced the appointment of 11 members to the Labour Advisory Board (LAB) for a two-year term commencing on January 1, 2025.
This includes five employer representatives nominated by major employer associations such as the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and the Employers' Federation of Hong Kong, among others.
Additionally, four employee representatives have been elected by registered employee unions.
Furthermore, Dr Bankee Kwan Pak-hoo and Mr Wong Yin-hao have been appointed as employer and employee members, respectively.
All appointed members are current incumbents.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, and the Commissioner for Labour and LAB Chairman, Ms May Chan, expressed their welcome and appreciation for the appointments.
Mr Sun emphasized the LAB's history of fostering collaboration to advance labour policies, while Ms Chan highlighted its role in building consensus between employees and employers.
A by-election will be held to fill an outgoing employee representative's vacancy, with details to be announced later.
This includes five employer representatives nominated by major employer associations such as the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and the Employers' Federation of Hong Kong, among others.
Additionally, four employee representatives have been elected by registered employee unions.
Furthermore, Dr Bankee Kwan Pak-hoo and Mr Wong Yin-hao have been appointed as employer and employee members, respectively.
All appointed members are current incumbents.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, and the Commissioner for Labour and LAB Chairman, Ms May Chan, expressed their welcome and appreciation for the appointments.
Mr Sun emphasized the LAB's history of fostering collaboration to advance labour policies, while Ms Chan highlighted its role in building consensus between employees and employers.
A by-election will be held to fill an outgoing employee representative's vacancy, with details to be announced later.
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