President Prabowo will order the newly formed National Labor Welfare Committee to study methods to eliminate the labor outsourcing system. The committee is planned to be composed of domestic union leaders. In his Labor Day speech in Central Jakarta, he clearly stated that he hopes to abolish the outsourcing system as soon as possible. He reminded workers to be realistic and emphasized that Indonesia must take into account investor interests. He pointed out that if investors do not invest, factories cannot operate and workers will lose their jobs. At the same time, he supported the proposal of union leaders for workers and employers to meet at the Bogor Palace, and said he would arrange meetings between 150 union leaders and 150 business leaders. He also warned business owners not to only look after their own interests and to ensure workers live well. He stated that his government has invested over 500 trillion rupiah for the poor, providing medical services, education subsidies, electricity subsidies, and direct cash assistance. However, he emphasized the need to ensure that aid and subsidies truly reach those in need. During the May Day celebrations, only three unions—the Indonesian Workers Alliance (KSPI), Indonesian Welfare Workers Alliance (KSBSI), and All Indonesian Workers Alliance (KSPSI)—participated in the event with the president. Other unions and civil society organizations held demonstrations in front of the People's Representative Council building.
President Prabowo will order the newly formed National Labor Welfare Committee to study methods to eliminate the labor outsourcing system. The committee is planned to be composed of domestic union leaders. In his Labor Day speech in Central Jakarta, he clearly stated that he hopes to abolish the outsourcing system as soon as possible. He reminded workers to be realistic and emphasized that Indonesia must take into account investor interests. He pointed out that if investors do not invest, factories cannot operate and workers will lose their jobs. At the same time, he supported the proposal of union leaders for workers and employers to meet at the Bogor Palace, and said he would arrange meetings between 150 union leaders and 150 business leaders. He also warned business owners not to only look after their own interests and to ensure workers live well. He stated that his government has invested over 500 trillion rupiah for the poor, providing medical services, education subsidies, electricity subsidies, and direct cash assistance. However, he emphasized the need to ensure that aid and subsidies truly reach those in need. During the May Day celebrations, only three unions—the Indonesian Workers Alliance (KSPI), Indonesian Welfare Workers Alliance (KSBSI), and All Indonesian Workers Alliance (KSPSI)—participated in the event with the president. Other unions and civil society organizations held demonstrations in front of the People's Representative Council building.