KSPSI Urges Government to Protect Hotel Sultan Workers

The All-Indonesia Workers’ Confederation (KSPSI) DKI Jakarta has voiced deep concern over the fate of workers impacted by the execution of a court order at the Hotel Sultan complex. During a press conference at the DPD KSPSI DKI Jakarta office in Cilandak on Wednesday (24/6), the labour organisation urged the government and relevant parties to ensure the protection of workers’ rights and provide certainty for their future. The press conference was attended by DPD KSPSI DKI Jakarta board members, leaders of the tourism and creative economy sector federation, and representatives of the affected workers. The officials stressed that the issue facing Hotel Sultan employees is not merely about employment, but concerns the survival of hundreds of families.

PP FSP Parekraf KSPSI General Secretary M Asrul Ramadhan emphasised that the Hotel Sultan workers are professionals who have dedicated years of service and possess undeniable experience and competence. “We hope the government will pay special attention to the affected workers. If a new management takes over the area, we request that the workers under the PUK within KSPSI DKI Jakarta be prioritised for re-employment. They have proven experience, skills, and dedication over many years,” Asrul stated. He added that any policy regarding the future of the Hotel Sultan area must consider the social aspects and the livelihoods of the workers and their families.

Echoing this sentiment, PD FSP Parekraf KSPSI DKI Jakarta Chairman H Usman assessed that the affected workers deserve the opportunity to be rehired once operations resume. “They are not new labourers. They are professional workers who have mastered their respective fields and contributed greatly to Hotel Sultan’s operations for years. Therefore, we hope they will be given the chance to return to work to sustain their families’ economic well-being,” Usman asserted. He added that workers are a vital asset in the hospitality and tourism industry and should not be overlooked during any management transition.

Meanwhile, DPD KSPSI DKI Jakarta Chairman Syamsul Bahri called on all parties to prioritise humanitarian considerations in addressing the impact of the execution at the Hotel Sultan complex. “We hope all involved parties will be moved to pay attention to the fate of the affected workers. They have families to support, children who need to continue their education, and daily needs that must be met,” he said. Syamsul also urged the government to listen to and follow up on the workers’ aspirations to deliver a fair and dignified solution. “We believe the government exists to protect its people, including these workers who have made real contributions to the tourism sector and the economy. Therefore, we hope for concrete and swift action so that workers’ rights are fulfilled and employment opportunities are restored for them,” he added. Through the press conference, KSPSI DKI Jakarta reaffirmed its commitment to continue championing the workers’ struggle until they obtain certainty and justice. For the labour organisation, the Hotel Sultan issue is not merely about a change in area management, but concerns the future of hundreds of workers and families who depend on the hospitality sector.