May Day Actions Across Various Regions in Indonesia
Workers in a convoy during the Labour Day commemoration in Surabaya, East Java, on Friday (1/5/2026). The labour masses voiced several aspirations, including rejecting low wages and the abolition of the outsourcing system. ANTARA PHOTO/Didik Suhartono/hma
Workers from the United Labour Communication Forum of DIY held a peaceful action to commemorate International Labour Day at the White Pal Tugu, Yogyakarta, on Friday (1/5/2026). In the action, they voiced several demands, including the immediate ratification of the Labour Bill and fair wages for workers. ANTARA PHOTO/Andreas Fitri Atmoko/hma
Several students from the Front for the Struggle for Democracy read a statement in front of the police during an action to commemorate International Labour Day or May Day 2026 at the Ternate Mayor’s Office, North Maluku, on Friday (1/5/2026). In their action, they highlighted various demands in the North Maluku region, including the seizure of living spaces for farmers and fishermen, touching on work accident cases in several mining companies in Halmahera, and resolving clean water issues in Ternate. ANTARA PHOTO/Andri Saputra/hma
Several workers carried demand posters during a rally to commemorate International Labour Day or May Day 2026 at the Adipura Tugu in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, on Friday (1/5/2026). In May Day 2026, the workers demanded the ratification of the Labour Bill, abolition of outsourcing, provision of protection and social security for workers, rejection of low wages, and concerns over the impact of global conflicts that could trigger waves of layoffs (PHK). ANTARA PHOTO/Ardiansyah/hma
A journalist spoke through a loudspeaker to convey aspirations during a peaceful action commemorating Labour Day in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, on Friday (1/5/2026). The peaceful action, attended by several press organisations including AJI Kendari, IJTI Sultra, and the Student Press Institute of IAIN Kendari, highlighted low welfare guarantees as well as rejection of mass layoffs (PHK) without severance pay for journalists. ANTARA PHOTO/Andry Denisah/hma
Several workers rested near the Marsinah statue during a pilgrimage to the grave of national hero Marsinah in Nglundo Village, Nganjuk Regency, East Java, on Friday (1/5/2026). Hundreds of workers from various regions conducted a pilgrimage to the grave of this labour fighter to commemorate International Labour Day. ANTARA PHOTO/Prasetia Fauzani/hma
Several protesters burned tyres during the International Labour Day commemoration in front of the Central Sulawesi Governor’s Office in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Friday (1/5/2026). The action, attended by hundreds of representatives from labour organisations and students, demanded an increase in the minimum wage, abolition of contract and outsourcing work systems, and improved protection and welfare for workers. ANTARA PHOTO/Basri Marzuki/hma
Several masses carried posters while joining a rally to commemorate International Labour Day (May Day) in front of the Central Java Governor’s Office Complex and the Central Java DPRD, Semarang City, Central Java, on Friday (1/5/2026). The action, attended by a coalition of civil society, students, labour unions, and media workers, voiced various demands including the abolition of the outsourcing system, fair wages and protection for journalists, and improved welfare for workers throughout Indonesia. ANTARA PHOTO/Aji Styawan/hma