Workers need safety and peace

Workers need safety and peace

From Neraca

During this era of reform, Indonesia is facing the reality of
increasing unemployment and rapidly spreading poverty.
Nevertheless, we are trying hard to be dedicated in our work in
order to meet the requirements of life.

We have participated in the reform movement with the hope of
improvement in our future standard of living. Now, after half a
year of reform, our dedication to work is troubled by feelings of
insecurity and danger resulting from the increasingly heated
conflicts in the circles of the political elite.

So, we wish to convey a moral message to the political elite,
asking them to put an end to their conflicts. We appeal to the
Armed Forces to be consistent to their noble duty of safeguarding
this nation's order and security. We do not want to be
suppressed, and we need a quiet and peaceful atmosphere -- not
this present radicalism -- to work toward the smooth running of
this country's economy.

MAA SALEH and TOMMY LEON

Leaders of the Jakarta Workers's Action