Workers and their wages<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
Generally, civil servants receive small salaries and are
\ncompelled to look for other sources of income. Those with moral
\ncourage and other capabilities can take on side jobs. They become
\nteachers, consultants and traders, some drive an ojek (motorcycle
\ntaxi).<\/p>\n
Civil servants whose moral values are weak and who have the
\nopportunity because of their job as serving the public, in a
\nproject or a logistics division, may earn a large extra income.<\/p>\n
Thus, there is an economic gap between civil servants.<\/p>\n
Illegal levies seem to be condoned. Many cases of corruption,
\ncollusion and manipulation have not been revealed. However, the
\nmajority have a hard life because they often have to borrow money
\nto repay a loan and so it goes on and on. Can such a situation be
\nmaintained?<\/p>\n
In the current condition, the minority among them apparently
\nremain untouched by the monetary crisis. The majority are at
\ntheir wits' end as to how to make ends meet. These poor people
\nare becoming increasingly poor because commodity prices have
\ndoubled or tripled.<\/p>\n
Now is the time to consider how to give monthly allowances to
\nthose earning less than Rp 300,000. One possibility is to hold a
\ncheap market selling staple foods. The quality of the rice
\nrationed to civil servants should also be improved. This would be
\nof great help to them. Many civil servants do not consume their
\nallocated rice because it is of its inferior quality. They sell
\nit at a low price.<\/p>\n
Good-quality rice costs them two or three times the value of
\ntheir rationed rice, but more edible rice is a better companion
\nfor simple dishes like tempeh and sambal (spicy condiment). Low-
\nquality rice is difficult to cook and demands tasty dishes, hence
\nmeals become more expensive.<\/p>\n
This economic crisis has been going on for quite a while now.
\nIt is high time the organizers of this country find a way out.
\nThey should not think of the welfare of high-ranking officials
\nonly.<\/p>\n
SURYANTO<\/p>\n
Bekasi, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/workers-and-their-wages-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }