PGRI demands special teacher law

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) on Friday demanded that the House of Representatives (DPR) draft a bill on employment conditions for teachers.

The PGRI delegation, headed by chairman Moh. Surya, met with House Speaker Akbar Tandjung, Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar, and legislators Chatidjah HM Saleh and Anwar Arifin.

They said that they needed a new law to ensure their careers, welfare and future.

In addition, PGRI leaders said the House should ask the President to issue regulations on the implementation of the National Education System. - JP