http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/05/20/imo-view-a-horror-emerges-shadows.html
Slavery has been abolished centuries ago and declared illegal in every country in the modern world. Yet, its practices in the narrowest definition, is still rampant, taking the many forms from forced labor, people trafficking, to women and children forced into prostitution.
As a nation that had been enslaved for more than three centuries by imperialist and colonialist, Indonesia knows better how it feels to be in the servitude of others. It is degrading and humiliating. It cast dark shadows in our history.
For that reason, we quickly condemn any kind of abuse and exploitation inflicted on any workers. Such abuse is morally, ethically, and legally wrong. These sweatshops exploit their workers in various ways, paying them meager wages for long hours of toil in difficult circumstances, even using violence and threat to intimidate. We strongly condemn such wickedness.
Sadly, a vicious evil managed to slither from the shadows, unleashing an imaginable horror. We are struck with disbelief and contempt to learn that such unspeakable atrocity takes place right under our own nose. A wave of indignation is rapidly ravaging our civil society over the shocking revelation of enslavement of 34 workers from West Java who were detained and forced to work in horrific condition in Sepatan, Tangerang regency, about 20 km from Jakarta.
They were held against their will as modern-day slaves. Unbearable to stand the hellish condition any longer, two of these unfortunate workers run away from their captivity. Their escape led to a police raid of the factory for recycling of waste material, freeing the bonded workers.
The police found them being forced to live in a dirty room of 6 feet by 8 without windows or proper sanitation for almost four months. Their cellular phones, clothes and wallets were confiscated. They had to work at least 18 hours a day with only two miserable meals and little to drink without pay.
Working behind closed doors, beyond the reach of personnel policies, and often without freedom, they are subject to the whims of their cruel employer. Five ferocious foremen guarded them round the clock like they were some kind of brutish cattle. They suffered from malnutrition, anemia and skin-burnt.
Meanwhile, the owner of the factory acted like he was a kind of powerful landlord who had all but a heart. Living in a grand house right next to his impoverished men, he played his role well as a cruel king while at the same time wearing a mask of a generous merchant by distributing alms to his neighbors. His well played role had successfully fooled the people around him.
To make matter worse, the public official in the residence has strong familial ties with him. Some military personnel were allegedly offered protection for such inhumane practices. Money buys the perpetrator secret silence and protection.
It was only the dramatic escape of the two workers that disclosed the barbaric practices of the colonial past. Nothing so far could appease the wrath and contempt of the public.
There’s something is irremissibly wrong with the man who could enslave his fellow citizens in such a cruel way. He should be also insane to such a degree for he had no regard for those helpless workers. He has ripped apart the fabric of reality that such monstrosity can take place in any society regardless of race, religion, or ideology.
For me personally, it is always baffling to know that sometimes people just don’t see the obvious lesson learnt from our history. An act of disrespect, unfairness, and justice will only breed contempt and hatred. Violence breeds violence. Love breeds love.
When you treat your subordinates fairly you will create stronger, better relationships with your employees based on trust and respect. Failing to treat them fairly and with respect can result in lost productivity, disgruntled workers and a lack of trust, even chaos and violence.
You always reap what you sow!
Slavery has been abolished centuries ago and declared illegal in every country in the modern world. Yet, its practices in the narrowest definition, is still rampant, taking the many forms from forced labor, people trafficking, to women and children forced into prostitution.
As a nation that had been enslaved for more than three centuries by imperialist and colonialist, Indonesia knows better how it feels to be in the servitude of others. It is degrading and humiliating. It cast dark shadows in our history.
For that reason, we quickly condemn any kind of abuse and exploitation inflicted on any workers. Such abuse is morally, ethically, and legally wrong. These sweatshops exploit their workers in various ways, paying them meager wages for long hours of toil in difficult circumstances, even using violence and threat to intimidate. We strongly condemn such wickedness.
Sadly, a vicious evil managed to slither from the shadows, unleashing an imaginable horror. We are struck with disbelief and contempt to learn that such unspeakable atrocity takes place right under our own nose. A wave of indignation is rapidly ravaging our civil society over the shocking revelation of enslavement of 34 workers from West Java who were detained and forced to work in horrific condition in Sepatan, Tangerang regency, about 20 km from Jakarta.
They were held against their will as modern-day slaves. Unbearable to stand the hellish condition any longer, two of these unfortunate workers run away from their captivity. Their escape led to a police raid of the factory for recycling of waste material, freeing the bonded workers.
The police found them being forced to live in a dirty room of 6 feet by 8 without windows or proper sanitation for almost four months. Their cellular phones, clothes and wallets were confiscated. They had to work at least 18 hours a day with only two miserable meals and little to drink without pay.
Working behind closed doors, beyond the reach of personnel policies, and often without freedom, they are subject to the whims of their cruel employer. Five ferocious foremen guarded them round the clock like they were some kind of brutish cattle. They suffered from malnutrition, anemia and skin-burnt.
Meanwhile, the owner of the factory acted like he was a kind of powerful landlord who had all but a heart. Living in a grand house right next to his impoverished men, he played his role well as a cruel king while at the same time wearing a mask of a generous merchant by distributing alms to his neighbors. His well played role had successfully fooled the people around him.
To make matter worse, the public official in the residence has strong familial ties with him. Some military personnel were allegedly offered protection for such inhumane practices. Money buys the perpetrator secret silence and protection.
It was only the dramatic escape of the two workers that disclosed the barbaric practices of the colonial past. Nothing so far could appease the wrath and contempt of the public.
There’s something is irremissibly wrong with the man who could enslave his fellow citizens in such a cruel way. He should be also insane to such a degree for he had no regard for those helpless workers. He has ripped apart the fabric of reality that such monstrosity can take place in any society regardless of race, religion, or ideology.
For me personally, it is always baffling to know that sometimes people just don’t see the obvious lesson learnt from our history. An act of disrespect, unfairness, and justice will only breed contempt and hatred. Violence breeds violence. Love breeds love.
When you treat your subordinates fairly you will create stronger, better relationships with your employees based on trust and respect. Failing to treat them fairly and with respect can result in lost productivity, disgruntled workers and a lack of trust, even chaos and violence.
You always reap what you sow!
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