Dock workers at Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), the port operator hit by a five-week strike over wages last year, could see their base salaries increase by 6 per cent, and the company would offer an additional 4.1 per cent in incentive income.

But Chan Chiu-wai, of the Confederation of Trade Unions, which led last year’s strike, said the offer was unacceptable as the “incentive income” was discretionary. The union called for a base pay rise of no less than 9.8 per cent. Last year’s strike – involving more than 500 dockers at its peak – ended when they were offered a 9.8 per cent pay rise and improved working conditions.

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