"Over half of Hong Kong teachers bullied at work in past six months, union poll finds"

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3124739/over-half-hong-kong-teachers-faced-workplace-bullying-past


"Workplace bullying is a serious problem at schools" (...) "Under an imbalance of power, especially for temporary teachers or staff on fixed-term contracts, many are afraid to speak out even when they witness their colleagues being bullied."

As a member of the teaching profession in Hong Kong, I totally identify with what is said in this article. I have witnessed / experienced myself bullying and slandering at schools and universities here, and I have felt legally powerless to challenge those engaging in such practices. This is a very, very dark side of living and working in this city that needs change and redress, and definitely a much stronger legislation against bullying in the working place. It's not only those being bullied, but those witnessing it will be affected adversely. Just think of the message that you're passing to your kids here if you let them know that bullying or slandering others is a normal, acceptable attitude in life. Just think it carefully, please.

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