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        "id": 1716236,
        "msgid": "kspi-awaits-clarity-on-layoff-task-force-rejects-inclusion-of-workers-welfare-issues-1777877580",
        "date": "2026-05-04 13:29:32",
        "title": "KSPI Awaits Clarity on Layoff Task Force, Rejects Inclusion of Workers' Welfare Issues",
        "author": "Andi Muttya Keteng Pangerang",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Workers' Confederation (KSPI) is awaiting details on the government's proposed Layoff Task Force (Satgas PHK), while firmly opposing the inclusion of broader workers' welfare issues, arguing it would dilute the task force's primary focus on preventing and managing layoffs efficiently. KSPI President Said Iqbal emphasised that welfare matters, such as wages and social security, already have established mechanisms and should not be merged, as it risks creating an unclear and overly broad mandate contrary to the President's expectations. This stance highlights ongoing tensions in labour policy amid economic uncertainties, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to protect employment.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA - The Indonesian Workers\u2019 Confederation (KSPI) has stated\nthat it is still awaiting the government\u2019s plans for establishing the\nLayoff Task Force (Satgas PHK), particularly following proposals to\ninclude workers\u2019 welfare issues.<\/p>\n<p>KSPI President and Labour Party leader Said Iqbal assessed that\nadding welfare concerns to the Layoff Task Force could render the\ninstitution\u2019s function unclear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it is combined with the Layoff Task Force and Workers\u2019 Welfare,\nKSPI rejects it. Because it becomes absurd and does not align with the\nexpectations conveyed by the President,\u201d Iqbal said during a press\nconference via Zoom on Monday (4\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>From the outset, KSPI has proposed the Layoff Task Force to\naccelerate the handling of potential employment terminations,\nparticularly by streamlining bureaucratic stages.<\/p>\n<p>Based on this proposal, the Task Force would serve as a direct\nliaison between companies and the government before layoffs occur, while\nseeking solutions to avoid or minimise job cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Task Force is expected to compile data on workers\naffected by layoffs and connect them with new job opportunities\navailable in various regions.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, expanding the Task Force\u2019s functions to include \u201cworkers\u2019\nwelfare\u201d makes its definition unclear and potentially extends to various\nother issues beyond the main focus.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that workers\u2019 welfare issues, such as wages, social\nsecurity, and labour protection, already have their own mechanisms and\nforums within labour regulations, making it inappropriate to include\nthem in the Layoff Task Force.<\/p>\n<p>He revealed that KSPI is still questioning the clarity and\noperational mechanisms of the Layoff Task Force, which have yet to be\nexplained in detail by the government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat is its function, what are its duties, what is the mechanism. If\nwelfare is added, we reject it,\u201d he added.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kspi-awaits-clarity-on-layoff-task-force-rejects-inclusion-of-workers-welfare-issues-1777877580",
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