Jakarta – Hundreds of Bank International Indonesia (BII) employees demonstrated in front of the bank's headquarters on Jl. M.H. Thamrin in Central Jakarta on Monday, demanding the management provide better welfare.

Monday's protest was part of a series of protests staged by the BII worker's union in demand for a better salary and welfare support, El Shinta radio reported.

As of 2:30 p.m. the peaceful protest was still taking place and it was reported that the management had urged the employees to return to work.

The employees also complained about discrimination. They claimed promotions and salary hikes in the company were not based on a "proper merit-based system".