Fired workers want severance pay<\/p>\n
BEKASI: Around 250 former workers of private company PT Espira
\ntook to the streets in Cibitung, east of the Jakarta, demanding
\nthat the company give them severance pay amounting to six-months
\nsalary.<\/p>\n
The workers, who were dismissed six months ago, rallied in
\nfront of the company factory, which had produced dolls, and
\naccused it of playing foul.<\/p>\n
The demonstrators then went to the local district court,
\nseeking legal assistance.<\/p>\n
Yusi, an employee who had worked with the company for five
\nyears, said she had received no salary for the last six months.
\nShe said she demanding her salary plus severance pay.<\/p>\n
Bekasi District Court president Harjoto, who received the
\nrepresentatives of the protesters, asked them to provide the
\ncourt with a detailed list of the company's assets.<\/p>\n
The company claims it is bankrupt.<\/p>\n
The protesters dispersed peacefully after Harjoto promised to
\nassist them. --Antara<\/p>",
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