10,000 women demand equality<\/p>\n
SURABAYA, East Java: Kediri police doubled its presence on
\nFriday at cigarette maker PT Gudang Garam in Kediri, East Java to
\nmonitor 10,000 female workers striking over holiday bonuses.<\/p>\n
Kediri Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Fatkhur Rahman said that
\nthere were some 750 security personnel deployed on Friday to
\nmaintain security and order during the strike, in its second day.<\/p>\n
\"We increased the police and military presence to anticipate
\nany trouble. But, thank God, so far there has been no serious
\nproblems except for a minor incident yesterday (Thursday).\"<\/p>\n
The striking workers were hired on a permanent basis last year
\nafter working for the company as temporary workers for between 10
\nand 15 years. They demanded equal treatment with other workers,
\nincluding being paid holiday bonuses.<\/p>\n
Fatkhur said police would not get involved in settling the
\ndispute. \"Our job is to protect the parties and maintain
\nsecurity,\" he said. --Antara<\/p>",
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