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Opinion 3 months ago
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Analysis: Labor now part of Prabowo’s big coalition government
With little fanfare, Indonesia’s labor movement has joined President Prabowo Subianto’s big coalition government, giving it an inside track in the corridors of power to fight for its interests. Although some might argue that it has been co-opted to blunt the movement.
Regulations 4 months ago
Outsourcing reform: Protection with two-tier responsibility
A new regulation stated that the protection of outsourced workers, including wages, overtime, social security and severance, is the responsibility of the outsourcing firm, while the principal company's role is to ensure compliance.
Economy 4 months ago
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Workers to press for new labor law, gig protections on May Day
Protesters are set to demand an end to outsourcing and low wages, arguing that current employment practices leave workers in prolonged contractual uncertainty. President Prabowo Subianto is set to attend Jakarta's main Labor Day commemoration on Friday.
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