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The LAB is a tripartite consultative body which advises the Commissioner for Labour on labour matters including legislation and the application of International Labour Convention and Recommendations.

It comprises 12 members, six each on employees' and employers' sides, with the Commissioner for Labour or her deputy as the ex-officio chairman.

On the employers' side, five seats will be filled by a nominated representative each from the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the Employers' Federation of Hong Kong, the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce.

"Letters will also be sent on October 8 to these five major employer associations to call for nominations of employer representatives for the coming term of office," the spokesman said.

The remaining employer and employee representatives will be appointed directly by the Government.

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CMB workers urged to exercise restraint

Workers of China Motor Bus (CMB) are urged to exercise restraint on their demand for an improved wage package.

The call was made by a spokesman for the Transport Department after a meeting tonight (Friday) between CMB management and its workers.

The spokesman said: "Although this is a labour issue, Transport Department is closely monitoring its development. The Labour Department has also offered to mediate.

"We support any reasonable demand from workers. At the same time, we must also consider the public interest as any substantial increase in operating costs would have a bearing on fares.

"CMB workers have always behaved rationally and responsibly in their negotiations with the management over the pay issue. We hope the staff and management sides would resolve their differences over the negotiation table this time."

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