Minister relieves himself of noise<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The racket from hundreds of protesting workers
\non the ground floor of the Ministry of Manpower has finally
\nforced Minister Fahmi Idris to take all his work into the toilet
\nof his office.<\/p>\n
\"I have no choice but to work at the W.C. Just imagine that I
\nhave to sign documents inside the john because it's the only
\navailable soundproof place,\" the minister was quoted by Antara as
\nsaying here on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Fahmi's office is on the second floor, directly above where
\nthe workers of three different companies have held noisy free
\nspeech forums and beat out rhythms on five-gallon mineral water
\nbottles.<\/p>\n
The ministry is located on Jl. Gatot Subroto in South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The minister admitted also to concerns over the workers'
\ndemands for, among other things, fair payment and insurance cover
\nfrom their employers. He promised to work to meet their demands.<\/p>\n
The protesting workers include those from flight catering
\ncompany PT Aerowisata and pump manufacturer PT Arsimelin Megah
\nIndustri, who have rallied at the minister's office since last
\nFriday.<\/p>\n
The minister called on the companies to help settle the
\ndispute as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
\"If the companies are not able to meet their obligation, just
\ntell the workers... but please don't tell lies to them,\" Fahmi
\nsaid.<\/p>\n
The minister also suggested to the protesters' coordinator,
\nactivist Dita Sari, to lead the workers to protest at their
\nrespective companies instead of at his office. (bsr)<\/p>",
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