Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union (HKPTU)

Historical Events:
SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT
LOVE FOR HONG KONG

1985 * Return to Motherland: Drafting the Basic Law

Before the return of the sovereignty of Hong Kong to China in 1997, the Basic Law was drafted to guarantee the implementation of "one-country two systems" promised by Beijing. In 1985, HKPTU's then chairman, Mr. Szeto Wah was a member of the Basic Law Drafting Committee, safeguarding the freedom and social orders enjoyed by Hong Kong citizens.
Photo: 1985.

30 Mar. 1987 * Protection of Human Rights: Protest Against the Public Security Ordinance

In 1987, the government intended to exert more control on public gatherings and the press. HKPTU actively protested against the modification of the Public Security Ordinance.
Photo: 30 Mar. 1987.

Victoria Park, 18 Sept. 1983 * Protection of Livelihood: Stopping Inflation, Protest Against Nuclear Plant

In 1983, HKPTU and several other organizations staged a public forum protesting against the unreasonable fare-increases instituted by the public utilities companies.
Photo: Victoria Park, 18 Sept. 1983.

20 Mar. 1996 * Fund-raising Campaigns for Victims in Pat Sin Leng Fire

At the beginning of 1996, a mountain fire in Pat Sin Leng killed two teachers and three students, and seriously injured a few other students. HKPTU organized two fund-raising campaigns for the victims and their families.
Photo: 20 Mar. 1996.