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Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said it will show zero tolerance to employees who support or take part in illegal protests ahead of “planned activities†by trade union members around its operational hub Cathay City in Hong Kong on August 26.
“Any activities that impact our ability to operate safely not only significantly disrupt the travelling public, but also jeopardise the safety of our customers and our employees,†the airline said. Hong Kong’s marquee carrier has come under pressure from mainland authorities after its employees earlier joined protests that originated from calls to resist a bill to allow extradition to the Chinese mainland.
The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions is planning activities for August 26, according to Cathay.