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BREAKING NEWS. The Workers of PT Pegatron Technology Hold Demo Demanding Rights
Dozens of employees of PT Pegatron Technology Indonesia, Batamindo Industrial Park, Jalan Gaharu Lot 2, Muka Kuning, Sei Beduk, Batam City held a demo
TRIBUNBATAM.id - Dozens of employees of PT Pegatron Technology Indonesia, Batamindo Industrial Park, Jalan Gaharu Lot 2, Muka Kuning, Sei Beduk, Batam City held a demonstration.
Spontaneously, a number of workers held a demonstration in front of the company, on Wednesday (9/22/2021).
The spontaneous action of employees who are members of the All-Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) occurred because so far there have been many problems that have occurred within the company.
According to them, the company didn't carry out its obligations in accordance with the labor law.
The head of SPSI Kepri, Syaiful, said the actions of a dozens of employees were spontaneous.
"So far, the union has met with management, but there is no agreement.
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So, the spontaneous demonstration was actually carried out at the same time delivering a letter of action plan that will be carried out at a later date," he said.
He explained some very crucial issues that were asked by employees.
Start from working hours that aren't appropriate and the presence of Foreign Workers (TKA) in the company.
He also explained that many employees' rights in accordance with the law were not provided by the company.
Such as maternity and maternity leave for women.
Where if there are female employees who are about to give birth, they are asked to resign.
Not only that, all policies or any form of discussion always refer to Taiwan.
"It is clear that labor regulations abroad are much different from those in Indonesia," he said.
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He also confirmed that the real demonstration would be held next week.