Sitting Together in Search for Solutions

Tension between workers and employers, if placed in a diametrical position, often occurs. That is precisely where the role of the government is needed to ensure the continuity of businesses and the interests of workers.

KOMPAS/RADITYA HELABUMI

Masses of workers from various trade unions and labor elements held an action at the Arjuna Wijaya Horse Statue area, Central Jakarta, Wednesday (12/8/2021). They protested the fixing of the provincial minimum wage.

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan’s recent revision of the 2022 provincial minimum wage (UMP) has stirred debate.

Trade unions welcome the UMP increase made by the governor. On the other hand, businessmen who are members of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) opposes the decision.ed