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Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd v International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

[2010] HKCA 398
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

HK Court of Appeal considered principles governing injunctive relief against trade union industrial action in the employment context.

Key Principle

trade union injunctions and employment law in HK

Area of Law

Employment

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