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Most Jakarta journalists remain underpaid, survey finds
Regulations 2 years ago

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Most Jakarta journalists remain underpaid, survey finds

The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) recommended on Tuesday that the proper take-home pay for journalists in Jakarta was Rp 8.2 million (US$555) per month. 
Social security for migrant workers: A drop in the bucket for workers’ risk protection
Academia 2 years ago

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Social security for migrant workers: A drop in the bucket for workers’ risk protection

The regulation might be less effective because a vast number of Indonesian migrant workers are illegal, and many are victims of human trafficking.
Workers, employers clash over rule letting firms slash pay by 25%
Regulations 2 years ago

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Workers, employers clash over rule letting firms slash pay by 25%

Workers are threatening mass protests and a lawsuit over the new regulation, while employers say without it, there would be layoffs.
New minimum wage policy earns praise from labor
Regulations 3 years ago

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New minimum wage policy earns praise from labor

The government issues new rules for determining minimum wages as labor and business fail to find common ground.
Major German trade union wins pay hike, averting strike
Economy 3 years ago

Major German trade union wins pay hike, averting strike

Germany's biggest trade union agreed Friday on wage hikes totaling 8.5 percent that are expected to cover almost 4 million workers facing soaring inflation, averting a major strike in Europe's top economy.
Is GDP relevant to measure sustainability?
Academia 3 years ago

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Is GDP relevant to measure sustainability?

Amartya Sen, for instance, calls for broadening the term "development" beyond the current narrow focus on economic measures such as GDP, thus it should rather be viewed in terms of the real “freedoms” that people can enjoy such as economic facilities and social opportunities.
The right policies can protect the workers of Asia and the Pacific
Academia 3 years ago

The right policies can protect the workers of Asia and the Pacific

Our workers are generally ill-equipped to unlock new opportunities, fulfill life aspirations for themselves and their families but also to face ongoing challenges emanating from megatrends of climate change, ageing societies and digitalization. 
RI’s domestic workers more protected abroad than at home
Academia 3 years ago

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RI’s domestic workers more protected abroad than at home

Employers in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries in many cases surpass their Indonesian counterparts when it comes to treating domestic workers.
The risk of higher inflation requires strong and decisive action
Academia 3 years ago

The risk of higher inflation requires strong and decisive action

We may even see inflation combine with stagnant growth to revive the specter of global stagflation.
Union calls for sanctions, boycott against Dunkin' Donuts franchisor
Companies 3 years ago

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Union calls for sanctions, boycott against Dunkin' Donuts franchisor

ASPEK Indonesia has called for a boycott of the doughnut chain to pressure the board of sub-franchisor Dunkindo Lestari into rehiring 35 laid-off workers.
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