Bringing decent work at the heart of productive and smart agriculture with artificial intelligence in Indonesia
The third ILO Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the world of work forum aims to explore how AI can improve farming productivity and efficiency for food security and decent work. ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, JAKARTA, Indonesia (ILO News) – Agriculture plays a crucial role in Indonesia’s economy, contributing approximately 14 percent to the nation’s GDP and employing about 28 […]
ACV-CSC International Asia Region Receives Working Visit from Jeroen Roskams, International Coordinator of ACV-CSC Belgium
ACV-CSC International Asia Region received a working visit from Jeroen Roskams, International Coordinator of ACV-CSC Belgium on 1 – 6 December 2024 in Jakarta. Jeroen Roskams is the Belgian ACV-CSC Coordinator replacing Stijn Sintubin who previously took early retirement from his job. Jeroen Roskams is a Dutch trade union activist whose experience in international labor […]
Skills Development and Responsible Business Behavior Can Prevent Decent Work Deficits
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 […]
Indonesia: Trade unions achieve milestone victory as Constitutional Court restricts controversial Omnibus Law
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has issued a landmark ruling that partially invalidates the controversial Job Creation Law, commonly known as the Omnibus Law. This decision marks a significant victory for Indonesian trade unions, which have long criticised the law for undermining workers’ rights and weakening labour protections. The petition to the Constitutional Court was filed by […]
Indonesia Business Forum 2024 promotes collaborative efforts for Indonesia’s garment industry
JAKARTA, Indonesia (ILO News) – Better Work Indonesia (BWI) organized the Indonesian Business Forum (IBF) 2024 in Jakarta on 5 November, after its last forum two years ago in 2022. Attended by around 70 BWI’s international buyers, agents, group manufacturers, licensees, vendors and relevant stakeholders, the IBF highlighted the importance of collaborative pathways for sustainable […]
Drafting a Position Paper on Climate Change and Just Energy Transition, DPP FPE Holds a National Workshop
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, Jakarta – The Central Executive Board of the Mining and Energy Federation affiliated with the Confederation of All Indonesian Trade Unions (DPP FPE KSBSI) held a National Workshop entitled Accelerating a Just Energy Transition for Mine Workers in Jakarta on Friday – Saturday (27-28/09/2024). The agenda of the workshop is to design a strategy […]
Analysis of the KSBSI Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), How Great is Your CBA?
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, BANDUNG – The measure of the strength or existence of a labor union can be seen from how large the number of members is, then the number of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and the amount of contributions. KSBSI through the ACV-CSC International Regional Asia program which was coordinated by Maria Emeninta at the 2024 […]
The 2024 KSBSI National Working Meeting Carries the theme of Building the Strength of Trade Unions in Upholding Democracy
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, Jakarta – The Confederation of All Indonesian Trade Unions (KSBSI) is holding the 2024 National Working Meeting (Rakernas) in Bandung, West Java, 08-10 August 2024. the National Working Meeting has the theme “Building the Strength of Trade Unions in Upholding Democracy”. The 2024 KSBSI National Working Meeting was opened directly by the Minister of […]
Regional Coordinator of Belgian Trade Unions and Partners Discusses Decent Work Issues in Southeast Asia at the Event Reception on the Visit of University of Antwerp
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, JAKARTA – Employment conditions, especially in Southeast Asia, still show a deficit of decent work. This can be seen from the absence of decent work opportunities, inadequate social protection, non-fulfillment of rights in the workplace and lack of social dialogue. “In Southeast Asia, 172 million people are unemployed, a third are less than 25 […]
The Importance of Increasing the Implementation of Business and Human Rights Issues for Indonesia
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, JAKARTA – Maria Emeninta, ACV-CSCI Asia Regional Coordinator said that it is important to encourage change efforts towards improving business and human rights issues for the government, business world and society in Indonesia. “Through the PRISMA application, which is only voluntary, it can be upgraded to mandatory. By creating a pilot project that is […]
