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Allegedly laid off unilaterally, Mine Workers Complain to Manpower Office

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BANYUWANGI – Experiencing Termination of Employment (PHK) from the company, This mining worker complained about his fate to the Banyuwangi Manpower Office. They admitted that it was suspected that the company had made a unilateral termination.

Agus Setiawan, 32, This former employee of PT Uniteda Arkato revealed, This layoff began when the company planned to move their work location outside Java. At that time, after observing, the salary given is not appropriate and is not estimated to be in accordance with needs. Or, if the exchange rate is still below the salary in Banyuwangi. This issue hasn't been resolved yet, he even received a layoff letter from his office.

"I'm not rejecting work, I just want the salary to be adjusted," he said.

Meanwhile, The Banyuwangi Manpower Office through the mediator claimed to have received this worker's complaint. His party in the near future will bring together the company with workers. Until there is an agreement between the two parties. "We'll see you later", if tomorrow can't be full schedule," he said.

Meanwhile, deal with this complaint, the company through HRGA Supervisor Abidin confirmed, what the laid-off worker does is his right. Nevertheless, he admitted that the steps taken by the company were correct and in accordance with applicable regulations.

"According to the company, it is in accordance with the laws and regulations". Maybe for employees it is considered less appropriate, So it's their right to complain," he explained.

The decision to lay off the company is based on Law No 13 Year 2003, Company Regulations and Indefinite Employment Agreement (PKWTT), until the worker receives a layoff. In fact, according to him, this step has been known and justified by the Manpower Office. “The Manpower Office also said that the company was right," he said.