In 1999, the Labour Relations Division of the Labour Department provided conciliation service in 290 trade disputes, a decrease of 14 per cent over 1998. 一九九九年,劳工处劳资关系科为290宗劳资纠纷提供调解服务,较一九九八年减少14%。
In case of major labour disputes or industrial accidents that require immediate attention outside office hours, the Department will continue to provide conciliation services or to conduct accident investigations. 如在办公时间以外发生大型的劳资纠纷或工业意外,劳工处会如常即时提供调解服务和调查。