UNIPA News (Jakarta). May 1, 2026. Labour Day International celebrated on May 1, 2026.Not like usually Labour Union of Indonesia held a large protest to all members of the People’s Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR-RI), business owner and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. They have a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.
After a 1.5 hour meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, a decision was made regarding the labours’ responses and demands.Celebration of May Day there will be a joint celebration party in the National Monument area (Monas) with the Indonesian Labours Union Conference (KSPI) from all districts and areas in Indonesia.
Labour Party President Said Iqbal Discussing 11 employment issues: the Draft Employment Law (RUU), the elimination of the outsourcing system, the rejection of low wages, and concerns about the potential for termination labuor in the textile and nickel sectors due to the pressure of global Crisis.
Labourers request that the holiday allowance income (THR) and severance pay is not taxable.Cabinet Secretary Mr. Teddy Indra Wijaya has talked about the Labor Day celebration which was attended by 50 thousand people. They come from Jakarta, Bekasi, Bogor, and Tangerang.
This was a crucial moment that opened up the dialogue. It became a source of pride and a symbol of the labourers’ struggle.
This struggle is beyond the price of the wages demanded. But the laborers’ struggle have shown proof of their love for the family. In order to get a decent life.
Report by:
Deswita Refika,
Jakarta, Indonesia.
