National Union of Seamen — N.U.S. Full name National Union of Seamen Founded 1887 Date dissolved 1990 Merged into National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Country United Kingdom Affiliation … Wikipedia
SS California strike — The SS California strike was a strike aboard the ocean liner SS|California|1928|6 from March 1 to March 4, 1936 as the ship lay docked in San Pedro, California. The strike led to the demise of the International Seamen s Union and the creation of… … Wikipedia
1934 West Coast waterfront strike — The 1934 West Coast Waterfront Strike (also known as the 1934 West Coast Longshoremen s Strike, as well as a number of variations on these names) lasted eighty three days, triggered by sailors and a four day general strike in San Francisco, and… … Wikipedia
General strike — A general strike is a strike action by a critical mass of the labour force in a city, region or country. While a general strike can be for political goals, economic goals, or both, it tends to gain its momentum from the ideological or class… … Wikipedia
Four Asian Tigers — A map showing the Four Asian Tigers Hong Kong … Wikipedia
Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement — Traditional Chinese 內地與香港關於建立更緊密經貿關係的安排 Simplified Chinese 内地与香港关于建立更紧密经贸关系的安排 … Wikipedia
Hong Kong Monetary Authority — Headquarters International Finance Centre … Wikipedia
Coins of the Hong Kong dollar — Reverses of Hong Kong coins Old larger $1 until 1978 The Hong Kong coinage, including 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5 $10, is issued by Hong Kong Monetary Authority on behalf of the Government of Hong Kong. From … Wikipedia
Outward Processing Arrangement — The Outward Processing Arrangement (OPA) concerns the textile industry in Hong Kong and the People s Republic of China. It states that Hong Kong manufacturers can subcontract subsidiary and finishing processes to mainland factories, as long as… … Wikipedia
Hong Kong Mint — (Chinese: 香港造幣廠) was a mint in Hong Kong existed from 1866 to 1868. It was located in Sugar Street, Hong Kong Island. A Mint Dam, on the slope of Mount Butler, was constructed to supply water to the mint. In early colonial Hong Kong, mixed… … Wikipedia
