LD's response in bar-bending dispute
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    In response to media enquiries, the Labour Department gave the following reply today (September 10):

     Under the continuous mediation of the Labour Department, the Hong Kong Bar-bending Contractors Association and the Hong Kong Construction Industry Bar-bending Workers Union will meet today (September 10) over the adjustment of the reference wage rate for bar-bending workers.

     The two sides hope to have a better understanding of the other party's stance through constructive dialogue. The Labour Department hopes the discussion today will help pave the way for another conciliation meeting.

Ends/Monday, September 10, 2007
Issued at HKT 11:48

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