Pregnancy leave

From Bisnis Indonesia

Commenting on the pros and cons of a four-month pregnancy leave, as a female worker myself, I would feel ashamed to be away from work for so long. Especially if I worked for a private company.

Although it is true that this policy is good for the baby.

In this context, I fully agree with Martha Tilaar, who suggested that every company should provide special rooms for babies, so that the working mother can breast-feed her baby every two hours.

There are many things that can still be done by the Minister of Women's Roles and the Minister of Manpower to enhance the workers' welfare.

For example, they should make Saturday a holiday. The company will not suffer a loss because it can save on electricity, transportation expenses and food allowances.

The six-day week system is very depressing, primarily due to traffic congestion and pollution. Just imagine the many workers who live in Bekasi or Tangerang and work in Jakarta. When they get home after work, they only have time to sleep and feel exhausted.

They have virtually no time to communicate with their families.

CHRISTINE NAOMI K.

Jakarta