Once A Laborer, Andra Soni Promises To Pay Attention To The Fate Of Workers While Stopping At The Garmen Factory

Andra Soni is in the middle of a garment factory worker. (IST)

TANGERANG - Thousands of workers from PT. Sejin Global Indonesia located on Jalan Raya Serang, KM 24, Kp. Jaha RT.01/RW.01, Sentul Jaya Village, Balaraja District, Tangerang Regency, Banten welcomes the arrival of the candidate for Governor of Banten, Andra Soni who visited the factory, Saturday 2 November

In the meeting with factory workers who produced the swimsuit, baby clothes and t-shirts, Andra Soni was covered in flowers by the workers.

When greeting and listening to the aspirations of the workers, Andra Soni warmly welcomed the support given by the labor group to him. He also promised to improve the welfare of workers as one of his priorities if he was elected governor of Banten.

"I was also a laborer, so I know I like to be a laborer. So I will try to pay attention to the welfare of workers," said Andra Soni.

Andra Soni also revealed that one of the main programs he carries is Free Schools and eradicating corruption. "Thank God I was given the opportunity to meet with the workers to explain the free school program so that the children of workers who cannot attend public schools can attend school. And the workers who have children must really support this program," said the former chairman of the Banten Provincial DPRD.

Andra stated that the workers also left a message to himself if elected later, the workers asked the local government to maintain economic growth so that they can continue to work.

Meanwhile HRD Manager of PT. Sepin Global Indonesia, Fauziati admitted that his party invited a candidate for governor Andra Soni because the workers considered Andra Soni as a populist leader. "That's why we invited the person concerned to have a dialogue and listen to the aspirations of the workers," said Fauziati.