An open letter to all members in HK Aviation Industry
We stay together no matter how high the sky is;
We tackle every challenge like takeoff in strong winds
“Appeal to Hong Kong aviation industry for the Citywide Strike on 5 Aug”
We are a group of individuals working in Hong Kong aviation industry and are not necessary from the same company, or a member of any trade unions.
As Hong Kong is known as an international aviation hub that operates 24/7, we are very devoted in providing the top-notched services to passengers from around the world. And most importantly, we are proud of our professionalism.
Although we work for different airlines and possess different years of working experiences, we are now connected with the same causes – disappointment in the mishandling by the HKSAR Government, as well as excessive violence and abuse of power by the HK Police Force, in the recent demonstrations. Our common demands are to urge the Government to withdraw the Extradition Bill Amendment and restore social harmony.
Our freedom, liberty, human rights and safety are all at stake.
Since 9 June, numerous petitions, processions and rallies have been held, one after the other. People from different industries, including civil servants, have voiced their demands openly but our Government has chosen to turn a deaf ear. The Yuen Long Incident on 21 July not only ruined Hong Kong’s reputation as one of the safest cities in Asia but also proved the poor governance of HKSAR Government.
As per 40+ open letters from other professional sectors, the HKSAR Government has done nothing to restore social order and harmony. Instead, the Police Force have been condoned to excessive use of violence and abusing their power in recent rallies. Demonstrators, journalists and even civilians who happened to be at the scene of protests have become victims of random shots fired by the police. We therefore condemn HKSAR Government and Police Force for not investigating and arresting all white T-shirts rioters in ‘Yuen Long attack’, but arresting hundreds of demonstrators within a short period of time under the charge of riot in which they were only demonstrating peacefully on the streets.
Like all other local citizens, we are still holding onto our professions and striving for the best, even though we are suffering from uncountable heartbroken and sleepless nights since 9 Jun.
But now, today, we can no longer wear the smiles and hide our tears.
If HKSAR Government keeps ignoring the public opinions and condoning the excessive violence by the police, it will definitely destroy Hong Kong's hard-won international status. Many countries, such as the United States, are considering to revise their policies and measures against Hong Kong for the social instability and the loss of liberty. Hong Kong will be completely destroyed once the revision is made. When people from overseas do not travel to Hong Kong for their businesses and vacations anymore, the aviation industry will collapse as well.
We are now united as one, calling on the aviation industry to join this Citywide Strike on 5 Aug to express our utter disappointment with the Government.
Should you choose to report duty on the day, providing limited services are strongly encouraged.
Comparing to the risks faced by the frontline protesters, ours for joining the strike are much lower. They have contributed their blood and sweat to voice out for us. So PLEASE join us to come out and safeguard our home together. We need you to stand with us and participate in the Citywide Strike and the Rallies in 7 Districts, in order to urge the Government to address to the issues and respond to our demands.
The 5 Demands of HKers:
1. Complete withdrawal of the Extradition Bill Amendment
2. Unconditional Release of all arrested protesters
3. Retraction of “Riot” characterisation of the Protests
4. Independent investigation into Police Brutality
5. Dissolution the legislature and immediate implementation of universal suffrages for Chief Executive and Legislative Council
We need to remedy Hong Kong.
A group of true Hongkongers from the Aviation Industry
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Information on the tentative Rallies in 7 Districts:
Date: 5 Aug 2019
7 Districts: Shatin, Tsuen Wan, Tune Mun, Wong Tai Sin, Admiralty, Mong Kok and Tai Po
(Assembly points and details are subject to changes, please stay tuned)
Protest for the Government ignoring our demands, Say No to Abuse of Power by HK Police
This is a call to action. NOW, or never.