Over 1,000 workers dismissed

Over 1,000 workers dismissed

SEMARANG, Central Java: More than 1,000 workers have been
dismissed in recent weeks in Central Java due to the tough
economic situation currently facing many companies.

"The layoffs occurred because many of the companies where the
workers were employed are having difficulty getting capital to
expand their venture," Tambah Sudjio, head of the Central Java
branch of the All-Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), said here
yesterday.

He said most of the dismissals occurred in Semarang,
Karanganyar and Pekalongan.

Tambah urged the government to take steps in anticipating
further dismissals in the future. (har)