Muchus Budi Rahayu/Hendra & BI, Solo – Around 350 laborers from a textile company PT Sariwarna Asli, Solo, Central Java have staged a strike action their employer. They are demanding a 200% increase for their Christmas and Ramadhan allowance (THR) on top of their basic salary. This bonus is compulsory bonus given in the lead up to the religious celebrations.

They arrived in drove and commence their protest at the entrance of the factory at Jl Cokroaminito, Solo, Friday. Five representative laborers have been negotiating with the company's management. Supposed this negotiations failed then, protestors' next avenue to express their plan is at Solo Municipality Legislative Council.

During the negotiation, the protestors outside were sitting in-groups. The security forces also present at the scene to anticipate unwanted disturbances. Thus far, it has not been any report of violence created during this protest.

Meanwhile the company claimed that the workers strike is illegal. The company also threatened that those who skipped the day would not received their daily pay.