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MTR Employees Criticize Modest Pay Rise Amid Big Profits

3/14/2026

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The union for Hong Kong's MTR Corporation employees criticized the 2026-27 pay rise of 1.6% to 3.84% as slightly below its demands.
Last year, pay rises ranged from 1.8% to 5.4%.
Employees will receive a one-off performance bonus of 1.4 to 2.07 months' pay.
MTR Corporation reported net profit exceeding HK$14.6 billion, with the salary increase reflecting its pay review mechanism that considers performance, economic conditions, and employee contributions.

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The union for Hong Kong's MTR Corporation employees criticized the 2026-27 pay rise of 1.6% to 3.84% as slightly below its demands.
Last year, pay rises ranged from 1.8% to 5.4%.
Employees will receive a one-off performance bonus of 1.4 to 2.07 months' pay.
MTR Corporation reported net profit exceeding HK$14.6 billion, with the salary increase reflecting its pay review mechanism that considers performance, economic conditions, and employee contributions.