Workers stage hunger strike

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)