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Hong Kong demonstrations and migrant worker rights

Hello lovely Steemian.
Many regions in various parts of the world protested against the policies taken by the government. It could be that the ruler's policy is considered to make citizens threatened. this is done because of the growing democracy so that it is not possible to be suppressed as in authoritarian times.
As was the case in Hong Kong, protests began because of mass demands to cancel the Draft Law governing Extradition. if it is passed then there will be a threat to the life of democracy and human rights. Hong Kong prisoners, both Hong Kong citizens and foreign nationals, could be threatened with extradition to China.
They will certainly reject this extradition. because even though it is still a cultural group, there are significant differences between life in Hong Kong and in China. In China which still adheres to communism and a centralized system, while in Hong Kong which is a former British colony already uses a liberal democratic system.
The protest was carried out by so many elements of society who rejected the bill. Various professions that feel the friendship as a threat took to the streets and fight for the cancellation. the large number of demonstrators made the government take action by deploying all police forces. Clashes were inevitable, causing casualties from demonstrators, journalists or officers. The demonstrations were so massive that the government canceled the Extradition Bill.

The fate of migrant workers

The annulment of the Extradition Bill did not stop the protests. Demonstrations are still ongoing until now. The places that were targeted were public places both government offices, representative offices of China and places of business belonging to China.
As a result of this protest, it is certainly very legitimate for migrant workers. Those who work in Hong Kong often work as domestic helpers, employees or students.
Before the protest, workers will use the weekend to relax and hang out with friends. They usually hold regular meetings to be able to share stories and feel together in a foreign country.

Unfortunately, on weekends it was also used by demonstrators to carry out the action. If the workers are not careful they can get caught up in the crowd of demonstrators. If this happens they will be hard to go home. Especially when the demonstration occurs usually public transportation is also disrupted. Not to mention if they were exposed to tear gas and pepper spray. This certainly adds to their suffering, especially if they are considered to be involved in protests. They will have a hard time getting back to work in Hong Kong.
That's why later during the protest the workers chose not to go out and rest at home. This had to be done to keep them working there. They realized that their trip to Hong Kong was to make money to improve the family's fortune. For the sake of this also the employers still need their service so they will ask the workers not to be involved in various protests.
In my opinion there are a number of things that can be proposed.

1. The government must see the demands of the masses. As a government that is in charge of serving the interests of the community must prioritize what is needed by its citizens.
2. There must be a dialogue between the protestors' representatives and the government to find a common ground for problems. This must be done transparently so that it will give a fair sense to all parties.
3. The protesters must be able to control the masses so that the action does not damage public facilities.
4. Determine the places that can be used for protesting so as not to disturb the interests of people who do not need to be involved such as migrant workers.

Thus is my writing about the protests in Hong Kong and their implications for migrant workers.

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