Golkar gets the blame

Golkar gets the blame

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Local elementary school teachers
have had their salaries deducted by another Rp 6,000 per month on
top of other deductions, this time to pay their membership dues
to Golkar, the ruling political organization.

The teachers said their meager salaries have already been
subject to a number of deductions, including Rp 6,500 for
uniforms and Rp 30,000 to finance the trip by local
representatives of the Teachers Union (PGRI) to attend their
congress in Jakarta last month, according to Antara.

The local education office confirmed the additional Rp 6,000
deduction, saying that the teachers have not paid their
membership dues for the last five years. (rid)