REGISTRY OF TRADE UNIONS

The Registry of Trade Unions administers the Trade Unions Ordinance and the Trade Union Registration Regulation which make provisions for the registration and regulation of trade unions. Its principal objectives are to bring about sound trade union administration, encourage responsible trade unionism and protect the interests of trade union members. Its major responsibilities include :

• registering trade unions and their rules;
• examining trade unions' annual statements of account;
• conducting regular inspection visits to trade unions; and
• organising educational courses on trade union management, book-keeping, auditing and legislation for trade unionists to foster sound internal administration.

Rights and Duties of Trade Union Members

Employees' Right to Organize
Statutory Rights of Trade Union Members
Rights Provided by Union Rules
Duties of Trade Union Members
Independence of Trade Unions


Trade Union Statistics

Trade Union Annual Statistical Report 2007 (PDF)

Enquiries about the rights of trade union members or the provisions of the TUO can be sent to enquiry@labour.gov.hk or the Registry of Trade Unions at:

11/F, Harbour Building
38 Pier Road, Central
Hong Kong.
Tel: 2852 3456
Fax: 2541 2681