Transcript Civil Servants` Pay Cut

Chief Executive
Economist
Secretary
Civil Service Bureau
General Secretary
Hong Kong Confederation of Trade
Unions (HKCTU)
Considered the state of the
economy, consumer price
indices and the fiscal deficit
The first stage of the pay
reduction has taken effect
On 1-1-2004
Civil Service Bureau set up a
Steering Committee from the
civil servants to provide
advices
Consultation from staff
representatives and major
staff unions
Maintain a close communication with civil service
associations and civil servants, to solicit their views
Survey on the views of private sectors
on Civil Servants' Pay-Cut by The Hong Kong
Progressive Alliance
Survey on the views of Tourism
sectors on Civil Servants' Pay-Cut
Survey on the views of private sectors
on Civil Servants' Pay-Cut by The Hong Kong
Chinese University
• In cash terms, the civil service pays after
June 30, 1997 had risen and the pay points
would be bought back to June 30, 1997
levels in cash terms after the pay cut.
• It’s time to have a pay adjustment
mechanism.
• The Civil Service Bureau will maintain
close communication with civil service
associations and civil servants and would
not affect the morale of the civil service
much.
“ The government has
made a wrong decision. ”
Economist
Adam Smith
“ Oh my God!! According
to the theory of rising
wages, the pay cut will
deteriorate the economy. ”
Economist
Steven Cheung
“Is the deficit
caused only by civil
servants? Why
should it be
shouldered only by
civil servants?”
“ It is really unfair to the
civil servants ! ”
General Secretary
Hong Kong
Confederation of
Trade Unions
(HKCTU)
If they do it now, they can
do it again. Our pay and
benefits will never be
secure again. The
administration is just
ramming the pay cut by
enacting a law.
No pay Cut!
We are suffered from enormous
pressure over the past few years,
the pay cut will increase our pressure!
It hurts our morale!
Civil Servant
The relationship between the
administration and the civil servant:
• increase the animosity between them

conflicts are found

it affects the quality of civil service
• Introduce a number of motivation schemes
eg. To give a commendation letter to those who
have outstanding performance
• Maintain a close communication with civil
servants
- solicit their views
- explain to them the policy on civil service
matters
- keep on encouraging them
Support
• Civil servants can enjoy a stable
income, which is unfair to the private
sector workers.
• It’s a time to have a well-developed
civil service pay-adjustment
mechanism.
Question 1
Legislator Lee Cheuk-yan said
that the deficit are not caused only
by civil servants, it should not be
shoulder only by civil servants but
raise taxes or tax the rich more. Do
you agree?
Question 2
Liberal Party Chairman James Tien
said that the civil servant union leaders
are irresponsible in calling for a
demonstration against pay cut, as they
should shoulder the deficit burden with
all Hong Kong people. Do you agree?
Question 3
The government was more willing to
pay for the Harbor Fest, instead of the
civil servant's pay, is it fair to civil
servant? Discuss.
Question 4
If you were the leader of the Central
Government, would you support the
reduction in civil servant's pay? Why?
Question 5
Someone claimed that the pay cut
would severely dampen the morale of
the civil servant. Suggest some ways
to minimize the effect.
Question 6
If were a civil servant and you had a
chance to meet up with Tung Chee
Hwa. Try to give some reasons to
persuade him not to cutting the pay of
you.