Jakarta (ANTARA) - Political observer Hendri Satroll has expressed\nappreciation for the swift steps taken by the Deputy Speaker of the\nHouse of Representatives (DPR RI), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, and the Minister\nof Manpower, Yassierli, in responding to the issue of potential layoffs\n(PHK) at TikTok-Tokopedia.<\/p>\n
Hendri Satrio, affectionately known as Hensa, stated that the actions\nof the DPR and the Ministry of Manpower are crucial because labour\nissues are a matter of public concern, meaning the government cannot\nafford to wait for the issue to escalate before taking action.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe steps taken by Mr Dasco and Manpower Minister Yassierli are good\nand rapid in responding to this. They immediately summoned the relevant\nparties, requested explanations, and did not allow this layoff issue to\nspiral out of control,\u201d he said in a statement in Jakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n
According to Hensa, the meeting between the DPR, the Ministry of\nManpower, and the TikTok-Tokopedia parties demonstrates an awareness\nthat layoff issues are not merely internal company matters, but also\ninvolve worker security, public trust in the government, and the state\u2019s\nprotection of its citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cLayoffs are not just a matter between a company and its employees.\nOnce this issue gains traction, especially involving a large\ncorporation, the public will inevitably ask where the state stands.\nTherefore, rapid steps like these are indeed necessary,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the company claims there are no layoffs, that is good, but it\nshould not stop there. The Government and the DPR must still ensure what\nthe facts are. We must ensure that terms are not simply replaced with\n\u2018workforce restructuring\u2019 while workers continue to feel disadvantaged,\u201d\nhe added.<\/p>\n
Hensa also assessed that Dasco and Yassierli need to ensure the state\ndoes not merely act as a venue for companies to provide explanations,\nbut also actively guarantees protection for workers.<\/p>\n
\u201cCompanies are allowed to transform, but workers should not be left\nin a state of uncertainty. That is where the function of the state lies.\nCalming the public is fine, but protecting workers must remain the\nnumber one priority,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that this rapid response could serve as a signal that labour\nissues cannot be taken lightly, especially amidst rising public anxiety\nregarding layoffs and the future of employment.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, I praise the quick response, but that does not mean everything\nis resolved. In fact, this must be monitored closely. If it is not\nmonitored, the public will see it merely as a stage for clarification,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that the government and the DPR need to ensure that any\nworkforce restructuring is conducted transparently, fairly, and in\naccordance with regulations. The public, he noted, requires certainty,\nnot just statements claiming that no layoffs are occurring.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat workers need is certainty. If there truly are no layoffs,\nexplain it clearly. If there is restructuring, explain the impact on the\nworkers as well. Do not let corporate language sound polished while\nworkers remain confused underneath,\u201d said Hensa.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/analyst-applauds-dasco-and-yassierlis-swift-response-to-tiktok-phk-issue-1783356790", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }