Plastic Bag Factory Workers Demand Wage Increase
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On 2 January 2003, approximately 3,000 workers of PT Wiharta Karya Agung in Gresik, an industrial city in East Java, refused to work demanding a wage increase and their holiday bonus. The sit-down action began with the nightshift and continued until morning. During the course of the strike workers smashed down the factory gate, set off fireworks and pounded on an empty drum in front of the factory. A compromise was reached after a meeting between representatives of the workers and management. The company has agreed to a wage increase of $4.50 and to give bonuses to those workers with four months or more service with the company. However, management has refused to grant additional benefits for nightshift workers.