Pegadaian Secures 2026-2028 Collective Labor Agreement, Strengthening Employment Legal Certainty
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- PT Pegadaian (Persero) in Indonesia received an official decree for its 2026-2028 Collective Labor Agreement (PKB) from the Ministry of Manpower.
- The agreement aims to create a conducive and dynamic work environment, providing legal certainty for employee rights and obligations.
- This strengthens the company's commitment to good industrial relations and sustainable growth.
PT Pegadaian (Persero) has officially received the Decree for its Collective Labor Agreement (PKB) for the 2026โ2028 period from the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower (Kemenaker). The handover ceremony on July 29, 2026, was attended by the Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, along with high-ranking officials from the ministry, including special staff and the Director of Labor Relations and Wages. Representatives from various state-owned enterprises' labor unions were also present.
Damar Latri Setiawan, President Director of PT Pegadaian, stated that the PKB decree signifies a formal agreement between management and the Pegadaian Workers' Union. He expressed hope that this will foster a conducive and dynamic work climate, ensuring legal certainty regarding the rights and obligations of all Pegadaian employees nationwide. "The Collective Labor Agreement is not merely a formal administrative document, but a symbol of strategic partnership and mutual trust between management and all Pegadaian personnel," Setiawan remarked.
The Collective Labor Agreement is not merely a formal administrative document, but a symbol of strategic partnership and mutual trust between management and all Pegadaian personnel.
The development and ratification of the 2026โ2028 PKB were guided by three primary objectives: establishing renewed legal certainty and regulations for the next three years, promoting harmonious and fair industrial relations to strengthen collective commitment, and enhancing corporate productivity. Setiawan believes that with legal certainty and a harmonious work environment, the company's workforce can better focus on delivering optimal performance, supporting sustainable corporate growth, and contributing effectively to the national economy.
Through this official decree from the Ministry of Manpower, PT Pegadaian reaffirms its commitment to being a state-owned enterprise with strong industrial relations governance in Indonesia. The company will continue to prioritize employee welfare and foster a collaborative environment to drive its ongoing success and contributions.
With legal certainty and a harmonious work environment, we believe all elements of the company can increasingly focus on delivering the best performance to support the company's sustainable growth and make a real contribution to the national economy.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.