SBSI to hold poem contest

SBSI to hold poem contest

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI)
will hold a poetry writing and reading contest to celebrate its
fourth anniversary on April 25.

Head of the union En Jacob Ereste told The Jakarta Post that
the contest is open to workers, activists, union members and all
members of the public.

Participants should send their works to SBSI's office on Jl.
Bunga No. 31, East Jakarta, before April 10.

SBSI is not recognized by the government, which acknowledges
the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation (SPSI) as the only
legal union for workers in the country.

"The founding of SBSI on April 25, 1992, in Bogor should be
celebrated a meaningful way, considering that it has gone through
so many obstacles and challenges in its struggle for a better
life for workers," Jacob said.

Jacob said the contest reflects SBSI's efforts to improve the
life of each worker and to give them a chance to channel their
artistic talents. "People tend to think that workers don't have
any interest in the arts," he said. (03)