KSBSI Appoints National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo as Honorary Member
The Confederation of All Indonesian Trade Unions (KSBSI) officially appointed the Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri), General Police Listyo Sigit Prabowo, as an honorary member of the KSBSI. The appointment was outlined in a decree (SK) from the 2026 KSBSI National Working Meeting (Rakernas), read by KSBSI President Elly Rosita Silaban at the […]
ACVi Asia Concerned About Arrest Warrant for KMU Chair
Jakarta – Saturday, August 15, 2026 – ACVi Asia expresses serious concern over the issuance of an arrest warrant for the Chairman of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), Jerome Adonis, in connection with the 2026 May Day protests. ACVi Asia urges the dismissal of all false charges against labor leaders and activists! ACVi Asia will gather […]
Tol, save your tears for the pillow – KMU
Militant trade union center Kilusang Mayo Uno trooped to the Department of Labor and Employment Central Office in Intramuros, Manila to protest against Francis Tolentino’s inaction amid a local court’s suspension of the PHP85 wage increase. KMU protested with regional wage alliance Unity for Wage Increase Now, and labor groups under the National Wage Coalition. […]
KMU demands Pasig TRO be lifted; condemns RWB, DOLE for inaction
Militant trade union center Kilusang Mayo Uno protested at the Pasig Regional Trial Court for its issuance of a 20-day Temporary Restraining Order on the implementation of the PHP85 wage increase provided by Wage Order No. 27. KMU demanded that the 20-day TRO be lifted and the petition filed by R-II Builders and Readycon Trading […]
Joint Initiative Strengthens Protection for Indonesian Women Migrant Workers
JAKARTA, — Across five districts in Indonesia, frontline officials are changing how they identify and respond to the risks facing women migrant workers thanks to the efforts of the PROTECT Project. Labour officers, police, prosecutors, trade unions, social workers and village authorities are increasingly working across institutional boundaries, identifying trafficking indicators earlier and responding to […]
Nine Key Proposals for Indonesia’s New Labor Law
In accordance with the Constitutional Court’s ruling, a new Manpower Law must be in place no later than October 31, 2026. By: Rekson Silaban (**) The Manpower Bill initiated by the House of Representatives has been released to the public. In accordance with the Constitutional Court’s mandate, a new Manpower Law must be enacted no […]
Workers determined to pursue accountability as Sara Duterte’s impeachment trials commence – KMU
Militant trade union center Kilusang Mayo Uno joined other groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and Bantay Impeachment who trooped to the Senate of the Philippines today to demand that Sara Duterte be held to account in time for her first impeachment trial. “Mga kapwa manggagawa, huwag nating kalimutan na ang tinangay ni Sara Duterte […]
Indonesia ratifies the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)
Indonesia becomes the 27th ILO Member State to ratify Convention No. 188 10 June 2026 On 10 June 2026, the Government of Indonesia has deposited with the Director-General of the International Labour Office the instruments of ratification of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), marking a significant step towards improving working and living conditions for […]
Constitutional Court Grants FPE KSBSI Petition; Freeport worker Pensions Can Be Withdrawn as a Lump Sum
This is a victory for all members and employees of PT Freeport Indonesia, as well as for the more than 5.33 million pension fund beneficiaries across Indonesia. The Constitutional Court (MK) has granted the petition for judicial review filed by the PK FPE KSBSI (a labor union) of PT Freeport Indonesia regarding the Law on […]
15 years of progress toward decent work for domestic workers
Over the past 15 years, the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) has helped drive reforms benefiting millions of domestic workers through improved labour protections, access to social security and recognition of their contribution to economies and societies. The timeline below looks back at key milestones that have shaped progress on rights and protections for domestic workers […]
