WSJ publisher found guilty of illegally blocking reporter from union leadership bid
Dow Jones Publishing Co (Asia) was found guilty of illegally deterring reporter Cheng Kar-yue from seeking union leadership.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished12:15 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished12:15 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Wall Street Journal publisher convicted for blocking reporter’s bid to lead union”
WSJ publisher found guilty of illegally blocking reporter from union leadership bid
Key points
- Dow Jones Publishing Co (Asia) found guilty of illegally deterring a reporter from running for the Hong Kong Journalists Association leadership.
- Court ruled the prior-approval requirement for election participation was wrongful and unjustified.
- Cheng Kar-yue won the union leadership race and praised the verdict as meticulous and fair.
- Sentence to be decided early next year; fine up to HK$100,000 possible under Employment Ordinance.
- Dow Jones disputed the ruling and will evaluate next steps after the verdict.
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“Wall Street Journal publisher convicted in Hong Kong of deterring reporter from union role”
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Dow Jones Publishing Co (Asia) was found guilty of illegally deterring reporter Cheng Kar-yue from seeking union leadership.