Indomaret Workers Threaten Larger Protests over Replacement of Public Holiday Overtime with Days Off
Indomaret workers staged a demonstration at Indom Tower in PIK, North Jakarta, demanding rejection of the policy to replace public holiday overtime pay with days off. They threatened larger protests if their demands are not met.
‘If there is no clarity, no concrete decision, no clear resolution, and our rights and justice are not respected today, whether it’s rejected or ignored, then we will stage nationwide protests,’ said Indomaret employee representative Ahmad Saifuddin to journalists on Tuesday (26 May 2026).
Regarding further protests, Ahmad said they would follow the union’s instructions.
Another Indomaret worker, Winda Ayu, emphasised the importance of public holiday overtime pay. The six-year employee explained that previously, she earned Rp400,000 for working on public holidays, but this policy changed in May 2026, with the overtime being replaced by days off. ’ It’s crucial for my daily needs,’ she said. ‘Not everyone has sufficient household resources, and everyone has their own needs. It’s not just about the Rp400,000, but the actual household needs are more important than expected,’
Moreover, Winta explained that all Indomaret staff are required to cover shortfalls (NKL) – the value of missing stock. ’ We already pay for shortages, so why are we not being paid for overtime, only given days off instead?’ she added.
According to detikcom’s observation on Tuesday (26 May), protesters gathered at Indom Tower from 9.40am local time, wearing union apparel. Flags from organisations such as the Labour Party and FSPMI were visible, with marshals managing the crowd.
Protesters chanted demands listed on banners, including ‘Pay our overtime!’ and six specific points: 1. Reject all forms of coercion, pressure, and misleading statements towards workers; 2. Assert workers’ rights to overtime pay; 3. Reject replacing overtime with additional leave; 4. Ensure company compliance with labour regulations; 5. Take strict action against intimidators; 6. Preserve industrial relations.