Workers Demand Formation of Labour Task Force, Bali DPRD Chairman: Still Under Review
Bali Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) Chairman, Dewa Made Mahayadnya, also known as Dewa Jack, has responded to the proposal for forming an independent oversight team or labour task force (satgas) from the Independent Workers’ Union Federation (FSPM). The proposal was presented by FSPM along with the Bali Student Alliance during a public discussion at the DPRD Bali Wantilan on Thursday (30 April 2026).
“(The proposal) is very good, but regarding the task force, we need to discuss it further, especially in terms of its competencies,” said Dewa Jack.
Dewa Jack revealed that he has communicated with the labour department at both provincial and regency/city levels regarding the proposal. Bali DPRD Commission IV also plans to form a team to follow up on the suggestions provided.
“I have spoken with the labour department. We in Commission IV will form a team, and the department will also form a team to discuss this,” added the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) politician.
Nevertheless, Dewa Jack assessed that forming a new task force is not yet deemed necessary, given that there are already institutions specifically tasked with overseeing labour matters. In his view, strengthening can be achieved through more adaptive mechanisms, such as a technology-based complaint system.
“It might not be a task force like a special committee. Since supervisors already exist, it could be more about strengthening the complaint system, like a call centre,” said Dewa Jack.
It was previously reported that FSPM, together with the Bali Student Alliance, held a public discussion to commemorate International Labour Day (May Day) on 1 May 2026 at the DPRD Bali Wantilan. They voiced ten demands concerning job uncertainty and decent protection for tourism sector workers.
The public discussion was attended by Bali DPRD Chairman Dewa Made Mahayadnya, Bali DPRD Secretary I Ketut Nayaka, and Head of the Provincial Labour and Transmigration Department Ida Bagus Setiawan.
Representatives from labour and students then read out the ten demands. Here is the detail:
Urging the Bali Provincial Government, along with DPRD and related agencies, to immediately conduct a comprehensive inspection of tourism companies to ensure compliance with labour regulations.
Pushing for the designation of permanent worker status (PKWT) for labourers who have been on contract (PKWTT), daily workers, or interns, but perform permanent work.
Encouraging the government to facilitate the formation of workers’ unions in all companies as a step to strengthen law enforcement from the grassroots level.
Demanding the establishment of an Independent Labour Oversight Team in Bali involving elements from labour unions, employers, academics, and civil society.
Urging protection of the right to unionise and firm action against union-busting practices, including those allegedly occurring in the Bali airport area.
Requesting the restoration of workers’ rights in ongoing industrial relations disputes, including payment of wages, THR (holiday allowance), and social security until a final legal decision.
Urging the abolition of the outsourcing system, which is seen as causing job uncertainty and weakening workers’ bargaining position.
While the outsourcing system is still in place, demanding a collective work agreement (PKB) that guarantees job certainty and protection of workers’ rights.
Requesting law enforcement agencies to investigate allegations of labour exploitation that could fall under Human Trafficking Criminal Acts (TPPO) in various sectors in Bali.
Urging transparency and accountability from the Bali Provincial Government in implementing sustainable tourism aligned with decent work principles according to international standards.