Hong Kong halts further import of non-local construction workers after allegations of exploitation
hongkongfp.com
Hong Kong authorities have halted a scheme to import construction workers from outside the city after more than 120 migrant labourers complained of being cheated out of wages. Construction workers …
  • @[email protected]English
    8•4 months ago

    I think the lede is better then the title:

    From what I know, because property values are falling quite severely, some architects have been required to take unpaid leave, and some workers are underemployed,” said Ryan Ng. “I wouldn’t say the exploitation of non-local workers was the only reason for halting the quotas.”