Helpers’ union calls for raising food allowance to HK$2,770, citing inflation

A union representing foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong has called for raising the monthly food allowance to HK$2,770 from an average of HK$13.30 per meal, citing inflation. The Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions (FADWU) also demanded an increase in the monthly minimum wage to HK$6,670 after meeting Labour Department officials following a protest.