HI Roundabout Swarmed by Thousands of Labors
Reported by Andry | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Thousands of labors swarm at HI Roundabout, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta, Thursday (5/1). While some of them deliver their aspirations, the others perform Reog Ponorogo masked dance.
There are 10 demands we want to convey to the government and entrepreneurs in May Day this year
Because of this action, Jalan MH Thamrin-Jalan Sudirman gridlocked. To secure the action, hundreds of police officers are on guard, while traffic officers discipline the demonstrators who are blocking the road.
Confederation of Indonesian Workers’ Union (KSPI) Chairman, Said Iqbal, said this May Day commemoration is joined by 100,000 labors throughout Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) and 10,000 honorary teachers and workers.
May Day, Pay Attention to Traffic Diversion Imposed, Motorists!“There are 10 demands we want to convey to the government and entrepreneurs in May Day this year. Among those demands are 30 percent raise in the 2015 minimum wage and revision on standard cost of living (KHL) to become 84 items,” he stated.
According to Iqbal, after orating at HI Roundabout, the labors will sound their aspirations by long marching to the State Palace, City Hall, and Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium.
