Port workers in Hong Kong are striking for the seventh time , crippling port operations . About 500 workers outside the country 's third largest port are demanding a 20 % pay increase . Hong Kong International Airport is estimating berthing delays of up to 60 hours . Strikers attract groundswell of support from pro - democracy parties and students .
Dock workers in Hong Kong are striking for the seventh day , crippling port operations . About 500 workers outside the world 's third largest port are demanding a 15 % pay increase . Hong Kong International Terminals is estimating berthing delays of up to 60 hours . Strikers attract groundswell of support from pro-democracy parties and students .