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43,085 workers laid off since early 2015
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There were 43,085 workers laid off since the beginning of this year and thousands of other workers are set to face the same fate, according to the Manpower Ministry.
"Around 6,496 workers are currently threatened with layoffs," said the ministry's head of the industrial relations and manpower dispute division, Sahat Sinurat, on Monday as quoted by Antara news agency.
He added that the actual number was estimated to be much larger.
"These are the numbers that were reported to the manpower agencies," said Sahat.
The layoffs occurred in several sectors that absorb many workers such as the garment, shoes, electronics and coal mining sectors in Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, East Kalimantan, North Sumatra and Riau Islands.
In addition to the country's current economic slowdown, the layoffs are also occurring because of a lack of orders coming to the firms and because of a lack of efficiency and the shutting down of companies.
"Currently we are coordinating with the manpower agencies to increase scouting activities in companies," said Sahat.
The government has also issued a circular letter on massive layoffs, which include steps that firms can take before making the decision such as lowering wages and facilities for upper-level workers, decreasing shifts, limiting or erasing overtime work and lessening working hours. (kes)
