ACV-CSCIA.ORG, Jakarta – The electronics industry is the main driver of Indonesia’s national economy and plays a very important role in the development of national industry. As part of its efforts to promote responsible business practices, the International Labor Organization (ILO) held the “National Industry Dialogue on Responsible and Sustainable Electronics Supply Chains” on Thursday (11/28/2024) in Jakarta.
The President of KSBSI, Elly Rosita Silaban, in her speech expressed her gratitude to the ILO for holding this important event where this topic is very important in the midst of the technological and energy transition.
“People at the factory are currently on edge due to massive layoffs, and the issue of how long they can work for the company before being laid off.” said Elly.
Meanwhile, those who are laid off do not have enough skills to change jobs. The only scenario for the next job after being laid off is to become an informal worker.
Therefore, I am very enthusiastic about the idea of this meeting, which will discuss skills development as one of the company’s responsibilities.

Furthermore, he explained that responsible business behavior in many companies is not yet a necessity. Most are still preoccupied with conventional thinking, that the company’s only responsibility is to its shareholders (owners). That is why costs for skills development are very minimal in the company’s budget allocation. Except for a few multinational companies, this problem no longer occurs. However, it is very different for companies in the supply chain. There is almost no funding for skills development. Meanwhile, the largest business actors in Indonesia are SMEs (small and medium enterprises).
“The importance of responsible business behavior is increasingly being recognized, as evidenced by the issuance of Presidential Regulation Number 60 of 2023 concerning the National Strategy for Business and Human Rights. This regulation is a guideline for ministries/agencies and regional governments to plan, implement and monitor business practices and rights human rights.” Elly explained.
This new instrument will complement previous instruments, such as the ?LO guidelines, Human Rights Due Diligence from several European countries, and international framework work agreements on multinational companies.
Ensuring decent work and environmental justice at every stage of global supply chains remains a challenge, given the widespread nature of supply chains that are beyond the reach of labor inspectors and difficult and expensive to audit.
Nevertheless, the option to develop skills for the rapidly changing world of work is a must. Responsible business leaders mean those who invest more in training that focuses on the skills needed for the factory of the future.
“We call on employers not only to focus on investing in high-tech investments that will reduce jobs, but also to invest in developing training to improve workers’ skills. So that workers remain in factories.” said Elly.
Likewise, labor unions demand that the government in supporting and preparing workers to face the major changes that will occur in the future, while adopting new technology, must ensure that the technology chosen is the type of technology that provides labor-intensive industries.
Elly emphasized again that skills development and Responsible Business Behavior are the right ways to prevent a decent work deficit.
“We must continue to build factories across the country, where workers feel safe, earn a living wage, can acquire new skills, have adequate time off, and are able to form and join unions to represent their interests.” she closed.