of democratic status. Our Federation has protested many times to the Hong Kong government that " election " is the right approach for central representation for all civil servants. But the government has ignored us.
The Senior Civil Service Council which is recognised by the Hong Kong government in consultation within the Civil Service, yet this council is not a body being recognised for collective bargaining rights. History has indicated that the Hong Kong government only informed the council on certain aspects affecting the civil servants but ignored the objections from the council, such as the annual pay adjustment.
Article 9 of the Convention states that "Public employees shall have, as other workers, the civil and political rights.. Presently, the Hong Kong law does not allow civil servants to be candidates for public office ( District-board, Urban Council and Legislative Council), unless they resign their government posts. We bring this matter to your attention, because we believe that with Hong Kong facing so many problems, it is essential that the next stage of the democratic process encourages members of the public that they can participate in building a stable society. Unless the current law is changed, a significant group of people who have experience with democratic institution will be deprived of a basic right. This will not contribute to confidence in Hong Kong's future.
We urge you, therefore, to do what you can to initiate a process to help bring Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Rights, also a change in law which prohibits all civil servants from participanting in electoral politics in Hong Kong.
Thank you very much for your kind attention.
With best Regards
Yours sincerely
Antichaelsui
Siu Y. Y. Michael Chairman
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