SPSI opens its arms

SPSI opens its arms

SEMARANG: The Central Java chapter of the Association of All
Indonesian Workers (SPSI) has said it would be happy to welcome
the rebel Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) into its happy
family.

"I would fully welcome the SBSI if they want to join forces
with SPSI, provided that they respect our basic rules," chapter
chairman Tambah Sudjio told The Jakarta Post..

Tambah was commenting on a proposal from the National
Commission on Human Rights that the two unions merge into one
organization so that they can fight for the interest of workers
more effectively.

Tambah admitted he sees no indication that SBSI wants to fuse
with SPSI. "However, the proposal by the commission deserves our
support because the merger will bring new nuances for workers."
(wah/11)