Workers stage hunger strike

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three workers of PT Latexindo Toba Perkasa began a hunger strike while camped out in front of the Medan Legal Aid Institute office. They are protesting the arrest of 12 fellow workers, Antara reported on Wednesday.

Rahmadhaniel Daulay of the legal aid office said Rusianti, Susi Parningsih and Parida Wati started the hunger strike on midday Tuesday.

He said the 12 workers were arrested during a labor strike in the company last Friday. They were demanding the management raise their daily pay of Rp 6,500 to Rp 8,000.

Susi said they would continue the strike until their demands were met. (27)