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 […]
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 […]
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Constitutional Court Grants FPE KSBSI Petition; Freeport worker Pensions Can Be Withdrawn as a Lump Sum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 […]
Red card to child labour campaign engages Indonesian youth
The Indonesian Palm Oil Sector Workers’ Union Network (JAPBUSI), alongside labor unions, employers, and the government, attended the commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour, an event initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) Jakarta. The event was officially opened by the ILO Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Simrin Singh, at the open area […]
The 114th ILC Decent Work Committee and Economic Platform Successfully Concluded
Geneva – ACVi Asia Regional Coordinator Maria Emenita, a delegate from the All-Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSBSI) at the 114th International Labor Conference (ILC 2026) in Geneva, Switzerland, stated that at approximately 1:30 p.m. Geneva time on Thursday (June 11, 2026), the committee on decent work and economic platforms at the 114th ILC had finally […]
KSBSI Welcomes Adoption of ILO Convention No. 193 on Decent Work and the Platform Economy
JAKARTA – All Indonesian Trade Unions Confederation (KSBSI) welcomes and appreciates the adoption of ILO Convention No. 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy by the International Labour Conference. This is an important milestone for millions of digital platform workers worldwide, including online transportation drivers, couriers, care workers, and various other digital workers. While […]
Ahead of the 114th ILC, KSBSI and ACVI Asia Hold Discussion on Platform Economy
JAKARTA – The All-Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSBSI), in collaboration with ACV International Asia, held a discussion with the theme “ILC Agenda: Standard Setting Platform Economy,” held in Jakarta on Monday (May 18, 2026). Participants in the discussion were 40 representatives from Indonesian trade unions who will be attending the 114th ILC in Geneva, Switzerland. […]
Congratulations to domestic workers and trade unions in Indonesia on this historic victory!
The passing of the Domestic Workers Protection Act marks a major milestone in Indonesia’s labour movement—hard-won through years of collective struggle by domestic workers, trade unions, and civil society. This law is more than legislation. It is a structural correction to long-standing injustice, finally recognising domestic workers as workers entitled to rights, dignity, fair conditions, […]
