New Chapter in Digital Platform Worker Protection

The world of work has officially entered a new chapter, marking a fundamental shift in how the digital ecosystem is perceived. The ratification of ILO Convention No. 193 concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) on 12 June 2026, is regarded as a historic milestone in the global labour architecture.

The Secretary-General of the Aspek Indonesia Confederation, Triasmoko Aripan, emphasised that platform work can no longer be considered a grey area controlled solely by algorithms and markets. “Digital workspaces must adhere to the principles of social justice, worker protection, and human dignity,” stated Triasmoko, who also served as an Indonesian labour delegate during the negotiations in the Digital Platform Committee.

For Aspek Indonesia, the birth of this convention represents global recognition that technological innovation must not disregard human protection. The digital economy cannot be allowed to grow faster than the justice that protects it.

The President of the Aspek Indonesia Confederation, Muhamad Rusdi, emphasised that the ratification in Geneva is only the beginning. As a transitional step, his organisation is urging the Government to immediately issue Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 27 of 2026, as promised by President Prabowo during May Day 2026.

The substance of this regulation must align with the protection principles advocated in ILO Convention No. 193. “This convention is a political, legal, and moral responsibility to ensure that digital transformation does not leave justice behind,” he concluded.