Garment workers strike

Garment workers strike

UNGARAN, Central Java: Some 1,200 workers at PT Cerah Garment
Perkasa went on strike yesterday demanding increased wages and
other benefits.

The police managed to keep the strikers under control after
the protesters became emotional when they learned the management
had not shown up.

Salatiga Police Chief Lt. Col. Hery Suprapto arrived at the
scene in time to arrange negotiations between the workers and
management.

The workers won various concessions from the talks, including
improvement in their allowances and the establishment of a union
representative. (har)