Factory workers strike in Semarang

Factory workers strike in Semarang

SEMARANG: About 2,000 employees of PT Sae Aparel garment
factory went on strike here on Friday demanding a pay hike and
better welfare benefits.

The peaceful strike began at about 7 a.m. and ended around
noon, with workers shouting slogans in the factory compound.

Without going into detail, the strike's coordinator, Kuncoro,
said the workers were demanding welfare benefits which were
currently unavailable to them.

He added that they were also demanding an increases in daily
food and transportation stipends, along with added incentives for
those working the night shift.

The protest ended after company representatives met with the
workers and promised to consider their demands. (har)