Labor laws in Indonesia
Indonesians prepare for struggle amid re-introduction of anti-worker Omnibus law

With recent controversial changes to the legislative process, it is widely believed that Indonesian President Jokowi will push through the controversial legislation in the coming days

Indonesian protests mark re-emergence of social movements, civil society

Academic and activist Robertus Robet, talks about the wave of protests in Indonesia against the Omnibus Law, the key role played by the trade unions, and the challenges to democracy in the country

Indonesia Omnibus protests Indonesian trade unions call for bigger mobilization against Omnibus law

The Confederation of Indonesia Trade Union has called for massive protests in November if president Joko Widodo approves the Omnibus job creation law which weakens labor and environmental protection provisions

Indonesia rises up against attack on labor rights, environmental protections

Thousands of Indonesians have taken the streets of Jakarta, Bandung, and other cities in protest against the government’s push to enact the “omnibus law.”

Braving repression, thousands take to the streets in Indonesia against Omnibus Law

On Monday, rallies were held across the country at the call of trade unions against the law that overturns labor and environment protection provisions and opens up sectors for private investment

Protests rage in Indonesia against anti-worker “omnibus law”, hundreds arrested

An alliance of trade unions, environmental groups and students’ movements have launched an indefinite protest across against the sweeping changes to labor and environmental laws