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Archipelago 1 year 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.

Editorial 1 year ago

A dull May Day

Today, most workers are more concerned about holding onto their jobs than about large pay raises, even if they struggle to make a living from one payday to the next.

Society 1 year 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 2 years ago

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Workers take to streets on May Day to demand jobs law abolition

North Jakarta May Day rally organizer Usman said the jobs law was the number one enemy of workers because it had increased the disparity between the rich and poor.

Society 2 years 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.

Front Row 3 years ago

Swan Paradise Resort Bali celebrates the month of May with special May Day sales

Included in the Special May Day sales are options for the superior, deluxe or suite rooms offered by the resort.

Europe 4 years ago

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Violence erupts in May Day protests in Paris, marchers criticize re-elected Macron

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in Paris

National 6 years ago

Businesses must have adequate support to prevent layoffs: Experts

Workers in manufacturing and other labor-intensive sectors have been among those hit hardest by the COVID-19 outbreak. The government’s stay-at-home order has effectively halted production in nonessential industries.

National 6 years ago

On May Day, workers marches go online to avoid coronavirus risk

Some workers held rallies on the street, wearing masks and keeping their distance from one another to avoid coronavirus transmission.

World 6 years ago

Virus lockdowns scale back May Day rallies

Workers were forced to scale back May Day rallies around the world on Friday because of coronavirus lockdowns, although some pushed on with online events and others hit the streets in face masks.

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