Rano Karno at PDIP May Day Celebration: 59,000 Workers Benefit from KPJ

Jakarta Deputy Governor and Central Executive Board Chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Rano Karno has reaffirmed his party’s and the regional government’s commitment to safeguarding workers’ welfare through various social protection programmes.

Rano Karno made this statement during his speech at the PDIP’s commemoration of International Labour Day 2026, held in East Jakarta on Sunday (3/5).

He explained that one of the social protection programmes is the Kartu Pekerja Jakarta (KPJ), which has reached more than 59,000 workers.

“Since its launch in 2018, it has been continuously developed based on input from labour unions. To date, more than 59,000 KPJ cards have been issued,” Rano said.

He stated that with the card, workers receive benefits such as free access to public transport, food subsidies, affordable access to basic necessities, and support for workers’ family education.

“In addition, the free public transport policy has been expanded to 15 groups of society, including certain workers,” he said.

On that occasion, Rano also said that workers are not merely driving elements but the backbone of the capital’s economy.

“Amid global economic uncertainties, we are reminded not to neglect workers’ rights. In reality, workers are the backbone that keeps Jakarta’s economic wheels turning,” Rano Karno stated.

Meanwhile, PDIP Central Executive Board Chair for Labour and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers Mercy Chriesty Barends expressed appreciation to the workers who have become the backbone of industry, drivers of the economy, and guardians of family livelihoods.

“From your hands, the wheels of the economy continue to turn. However, we must also be honest: there are still many challenges faced by workers today. Wages that are not yet fully decent, uncertain job security, and increasing economic pressures,” she said.

Mercy stated that her party will continue to stand with the working class.

“This party was born from the womb of the people’s struggle and will continue to be a home for the little people, including workers. Our struggle is not to weaken industry, but to ensure that economic progress goes hand in hand with social justice,” she said.