Workers demand dismissal of manager

Workers demand dismissal of manager

TANGERANG: Around 400 workers of PT Mawar Nirwana, a plastic
flowers manufacturer in Tangerang, went on strike on Monday,
demanding the management dismiss the company's production
manager.

"We demand the management dismiss production manager Johan,
because he has been acting like a dictator. Johan's policies
always disadvantage the workers," said Alamsyah, one of the
workers.

Another worker, Fadjri, said Johan often transferred workers
from one section to another without consideration and canceled
bonuses for those who failed to reach the production target.

"We realize the company is in financial difficulties and we
can accept whatever policy has been imposed on the workers. But
the manager always decides things as he likes without discussing
it with the workers' union," Fajdri said.

The workers gathered at the factory, sat and chatted with each
other. The company office closed down and production was brought
to a complete halt. None of the management staff could be reached
for comment.

The workers said they would continue striking until the
company dismisses Johan. -- JP