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Archipelago 10 months ago
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Two students arrested for allegedly detaining undercover officer during protest
According to authorities, Brig. Eka Zidan, a Central Java Police officer, was allegedly captured by a group of protesters while going undercover at the May Day rally outside the Central Java governor’s office. He was reportedly detained for several hours at a Diponegoro University campus in Pleburan.
Regulations 10 months ago
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Outsourcing ban won’t fix job market, employers say
Indonesia’s Job Creation Law, once touted as a fix-all to make employment more flexible and attract investment, is now drawing flak for increasing job market uncertainty, with both business and labor leaders pointing to the President’s demand to end outsourcing as a sign the system is cracking.
Politics 10 months ago
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Prabowo urged to walk the talk on asset forfeiture bill
Having control over most of the House of Representatives should be enough for President Prabowo Subianto to push for deliberations of the long-awaited asset forfeiture bill, which is expected to be used to help the country in fighting against corruption.
Economy 10 months ago
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Businesses fear new layoff task force could lead to criminalization
President Prabowo has promised to form a layoff task force to prevent arbitrary dismissals of employees and ensure companies adhere to fair labor practices, as demanded by workers attending the May Day rallies.
Archipelago 10 months ago
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Journalists, students report police brutality during May Day protest
Over a thousand workers and students gathered outside the Central Java governor’s office on Thursday morning to mark Labor Day, demanding better welfare, stronger protection and the abolition of exploitative contracts and outsourcing.
Society 10 months ago
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Prabowo pledges stronger worker protections, labor reform at May Day rally
President Prabowo Subianto delivered on Thursday a fiery speech on International Workers’ Day, or May Day, pledging reforms to improve workers’ welfare and promote stronger labor protections, amid dissatisfaction over labor conditions and concerns of more job losses.
Society 1 year ago
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Explainer: A look back at the significance of labor movements
While some people might say that May Day rallies do little but cause congestion and damage to public facilities around the country, Indonesians have labor movements to thank for the better working conditions they enjoy today.
