Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor has affirmed the Prabowo\nSubianto administration\u2019s commitment to making worker welfare a top\npriority in the national development agenda. The official, familiarly\nknown as Fery, outlined a series of programmes being implemented by the\nMinistry of Manpower as a concrete demonstration of President Prabowo\u2019s\nattention to all workers in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Fery explained that the main principle upheld by the current\ngovernment is collaboration and solidarity between the government,\nemployers, and workers. He highlighted the importance of active social\ndialogue as the primary mechanism for resolving any labour disputes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe state must be present to ensure worker protection. Challenges\nsuch as layoff issues, protection for digital platform workers, and\noccupational safety and health are mandates we must carry out together\nthrough transparent dialogue spaces, so as to provide fair benefits for\nworkers and the business world,\u201d Fery said in a written statement on\nSunday (19\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n
Fery stated that in line with President Prabowo\u2019s vision of\nmaintaining national economic stability, the Ministry of Manpower is now\nintensifying strategic measures that not only protect workers but also\nsafeguard the sustainability of the investment climate. One such measure\nis regulatory revitalisation, namely pushing for the renewal of labour\nregulations to be more modern and adaptive to technological changes and\nglobal market dynamics.<\/p>\n
In addition, Fery said the Ministry of Manpower is also continuously\nstriving to improve competency by prioritising vocational training and\napprenticeship programmes to bridge the skills gap, so that workers\npossess high competitiveness and strong bargaining positions.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, there is protection for vulnerable groups by providing\nspecial affirmation for informal sector workers, persons with\ndisabilities, and the domestic sector, which have so far not been\noptimally covered by regulations.<\/p>\n
Fery also emphasised economic balance. According to him, the\ngovernment acts as a fair mediator while ensuring decent wages. On the\nother hand, the government also provides support for employers so that\noperational burdens amid global economic pressures are maintained to\nprevent mass layoffs.<\/p>\n
In the effort to realise regulations that favour workers, Fery also\nhighlighted the central role of the leadership of the Indonesian House\nof Representatives, particularly Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.\nAccording to him, intensive communication between the executive\ngovernment and the legislative body is a crucial foundation so that\nevery labour policy receives full political and legal support.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe synergy between the government and the leadership of the DPR RI,\nespecially Mr Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, is vital. He consistently gives great\nattention to labour issues. His support and direction in the legislature\ngreatly assist us in ensuring that every regulation we formulate is not\nmerely a policy on paper, but truly becomes a legal umbrella that\nprovides real protection for workers on the ground,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Fery said the active involvement of the DPR RI leadership serves as\nan effective bridge in accommodating the aspirations of labour unions\nconveyed through legislative channels, thereby creating synchronisation\nbetween government policies and the real needs of workers across the\ncountry.<\/p>\n
Fery added that the success of labour programmes under the\nPrabowo-Gibran administration is measured by the welfare impact directly\nfelt by workers and their families. He assured that the Ministry of\nManpower will continue to improve, listen to the aspirations of labour\nunions, and open the widest possible communication channels.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith close and responsible cooperation, the Ministry of Manpower\u2019s\nprogrammes will be implemented effectively. We want to create a\nharmonious working climate where workers are prosperous and industry\ncontinues to grow and advance,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/deputy-minister-prabowo-administration-delivers-real-solutions-for-workers-1784443905", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }