KSPI Submits 11 Demands to President Prabowo at May Day Celebration

On May Day, Indonesian workers, under the banner of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), converged at the National Monument (Monas) to present a robust list of 11 demands to President Prabowo Subianto. This annual demonstration is a crucial platform for labor unions to voice their concerns and advocate for improved worker rights and economic policies. The sheer number and scope of the demands underscore the ongoing challenges faced by the Indonesian workforce.

Led by Said Iqbal, the KSPI articulated demands ranging from legislative reforms like the ratification of the Draft Labor Law and ILO Convention 90, to economic protections such as eliminating outsourcing, ensuring fair wages, and safeguarding specific industries like textiles and cement. The inclusion of demands for tax reform and the appointment of part-time workers to full-time status reflects a broad spectrum of issues affecting workers' daily lives and long-term security. This comprehensive agenda highlights the union's commitment to a holistic approach to labor welfare.

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I will defend the interests of the workers; those threatened by termination of employment, we will defend and protect you

President Prabowo's response, including the announcement of a new Task Force for Layoff Mitigation and Workers' Welfare, signals a willingness to engage with labor concerns. His promise to defend workers threatened by termination and to have the state intervene if employers falter is a significant assurance. However, for Indonesian workers, the true measure of success will lie in the effective implementation of these promises and the tangible improvements in their working conditions and rights. The annual May Day events serve not just as a commemoration, but as a vital mechanism for holding the government accountable and pushing for sustained progress in labor relations within the nation.

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If there are employers who give up, don't worry, our country is strong. Our country will take over, will defend the people of Indonesia. Don't worry