'RI workers exploited in Taiwan'<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: Many Indonesian female workers are exploited in
\nTaiwan, where they work without proper salaries, announced Anung
\nSudarto, an executive of a labor supply company.<\/p>\n
Anung said over the weekend that such exploitation is
\nconducted by a syndicate of foreign worker agents in Taiwan, who
\nfrequently cancel work contracts after the workers have paid, in
\ninstallments, all the costs for their employment.<\/p>\n
Out of the minimum wage of NT$15,480 (US$427) per month in
\nTaiwan, each worker gets only about $2,000 as the rest is
\ndeducted to pay for their dues, including $10,000 for the work
\ncontract and the rest for insurance, tax and other additional
\ncosts, Anung said.<\/p>\n
He said that the work contract is usually valid for 14 to 16
\nmonths. This means that an agent for foreign workers in Taiwan
\nreceives $140,000 to $160,000 from each worker per annum, far
\nhigher that the $30,000 received by the worker, he said.<\/p>\n
Ironically, as soon as a contract ends, the agent sends the
\nworker home, requiring them to register again so as to commit
\nthem to new wage deductions, he said.<\/p>\n
Such behavior is inhumane. Indonesian foreign workers have
\nfallen victim to exploitative practices,\" he said, urging the
\ngovernment to help settle the problem. -- Antara<\/p>",
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