Sugar factory workers protest

SEMARANG: About 300 people representing workers from five sugar factories in Central Java marched on the provincial council building here on Wednesday to protest layoffs at their factories.

The protesters are employed by the Colomadu, Ceper, Cepiring, Banjaratma and Kalibagor sugar companies.

The protesters said workers at their factories had been fired for no clear reason or proper notification.

Protesters urged local councilors to help mediate the dispute. (har/edt)