Indonesia off ILC case list for two consecutive years

Badung, Bali (ANTARA) - Manpower Minister Yassierli stated that Indonesia has not been listed on the case list, whether the ‘long list’ or ‘short list of country cases,’ at the International Labour Conference (ILC) for two consecutive years.

In a statement received in Badung, Bali, on Wednesday, the minister said this achievement is evidence of Indonesia’s commitment to meeting international labour standards, whilst maintaining harmonious and constructive industrial relations. He noted that this success is inseparable from the joint efforts of the government, workers/labourers, and employers in building social dialogue.

‘This achievement reflects that social dialogue in Indonesia is realised and that harmonious and constructive industrial relations are maintained among labour stakeholders,’ said Minister Yassierli. The minister conveyed that this achievement is important for the public because conducive industrial relations have a direct impact on the daily working world.

When workers, employers, and the government have a healthy space for dialogue, labour issues can be discussed more openly, work-related problems have clear resolution channels, and business continuity can be preserved.

Meanwhile, the minister also stressed the importance of the solidarity of the Indonesian Tripartite Delegation at the 114th ILC. He assessed that the composition of representatives from workers, employers, and the government shows that Indonesia places social dialogue as an important part of labour policy formulation.

Policies concerning workers and the business world, the minister said, need to be developed through the involvement of the parties so they are fairer, more realistic, and implementable. He considers tripartite solidarity increasingly important amidst changes in the global world of work. The development of artificial intelligence (AI), the platform economy, the green transition, and demographic changes present new challenges for worker protection, decent job creation, and business continuity.

‘Therefore, Indonesia views that the transformation of the world of work needs to be managed inclusively through strengthening social dialogue, improving workforce skills, expanding social protection, and implementing labour standards that are adaptive and aligned with international norms,’ he said.

Meanwhile, several strategic agendas of the 114th ILC are also of concern to Indonesia, including discussions on decent work standards in the platform economy, gender equality in the world of work, strengthening social dialogue and tripartism, as well as reports on the implementation of ILO conventions and recommendations.

The minister affirmed that Indonesia’s participation in the ILC is not only to voice national interests but also to strengthen Indonesia’s contribution to building inclusive, adaptive, and socially just global labour governance. ‘All Indonesian delegates need to continue maintaining solidarity, strengthening coordination, and actively building collaboration with friendly countries during the implementation of this conference,’ said the minister.