Ocean Park Union Demands Fewer Working Hours

An Ocean Park workers' union is organising a signature campaign to press for the same working hours for frontline and administrative staff.

The Ocean Park Employees' Union, which has some 300 members, complains that frontline workers have to clock up 48 hours over six days a week, four hours more than administrative staff, who enjoy five-day working weeks.

Spokesman Ng Koon-kwan said frontline staff usually have to stay at their workplace for more than the stated hours.

He also complained that their eight hours of work do not include meal breaks and it is very hard work during the hot summer days.

In a statement, Ocean Park said the 6-day work week policy for front-line staff is widely practised by companies in the hotel and hospitality industry, and is regarded as essential in maintaining efficient front-line services.

It also said that as an employer of choice, the park aims to implement a long-term strategy to reduce the working hours of front-line staff without impacting the smooth operation of its services or leading to a drastic increase in costs.