The Formulation of Omnibus Law Employment Copyright Has Involved Many Parties
By: Edi Jatmiko) *
The government is trying to boost investment and improve the welfare of workers through the Omnibus Law Cipta Karya. Despite getting a bit of rejection, the omnibus law scheme is claimed to have involved many parties for its maturation, including workers and employers.
Pros and cons regarding the application of the Omnibus Law Copyright scheme. However, his steps to advance the nation could not be dammed. Claims from a number of parties who agreed to this scheme as a solution to overcome the country’s complexities have been widely touted. Including involving many parties in the maturation process. Although not dismissing, there are still discordant voices that rang, unable to stop the decision.
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, said that the Omnibus Law for Employment Copyright would include a number of incentives for workers. He claims this decision will more or less benefit the workers.
Luhut said workers will be given all kinds of good compensation, but still must be disciplined and also productive.
Luhut is increasingly optimistic that the regulation can also create up to 3 million jobs each year. Thus, the number of unemployed people in the country can be reduced significantly.
According to him, the draft of the Employment Copyright Omnibus Law currently has been initialed by all parties. He also said there were no more problems that inhibited. He even reiterated that when he read again the laborer was not disadvantaged. Absolutely not harmed.
Previously, the Labor Union had expressed a rejection of the establishment of the Omnibus law. They threatened to file a lawsuit if the omnibus law rules on employment were still enforced.
The two lawsuits to be launched are the judicial review to the Constitutional Court and the citizen law suit or commonly called a citizen lawsuit to the Central Jakarta District Court.
The President of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions Said Iqbal also asked the Parliament to involve workers to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the regulation. He also ensured that workers would immediately file a lawsuit if the regulation was still enforced. Said, stressing the omnibus law will only harm Labor.
Whereas previously there had been an official meeting with a number of labor representatives. Even though it was not completed at all, the decision obtained was according to plan, namely the workers supported the application of the Cipta Karya omnibus law scheme. In fact, the government also involved the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) in the preparation and public consultation of the Omnibus Law. Precisely, through the establishment of a Joint Task Force (Task Force) led by the Chairperson of KADIN, with members coming from elements of K / L, KADIN, Regional Government, and the Academics.
Regarding the issue of the circulation of trade unions and labor unions that were not involved in the dialogue on the formulation of this omnibus law and only employers were involved. Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah, said if his party listens to all input from the National Tripartite which consists of workers, employers and the government.
He explained, one of the contents of the omnibus law discussion was workers with employment relationships based on the Specific Time Work Agreement (PKWT) or contract workers, certainly would get the same rights and protections as permanent workers or the Specific Time Work Agreement (PKWTT). These rights include: the right to wages, social security, protection of occupational safety and health, along with the right to terminate or terminate employment. Workers affected by Termination of employment or layoffs still receive compensation for layoffs in accordance with the provisions. Not only that, a complete discussion related to the Minimum Wage, the application of foreign workers and the transfer of technology is also clearly and clearly detailed.
Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Soesiwijono Moegiarso said in the last few months it had held discussions with 31 Ministries or Institutions. The draft bill is still being finalized by the government, after the draft is finished the government will invite discussion of a number of parties, and a discussion room has been prepared for this purpose.
Meanwhile, Minister of Law and Human Rights, Yasonna Laoly said that the Employment Creation Bill had been completed by 95 percent and only had to be finalized. So far the government through the Ministry or Institution is discussing the finalization of the Employment Copyright Bill. He hopes that later (after) the recess can enter Prolegnas, the Surpres (Presidential Letter) is required to enter.
He added that the government involved the workers in the discussion process up to the drafting of the Omnibus Law on Employment Copyright so that the results could be in accordance with their wants and needs. According to him the Omnibus Law Employment Creation will be able to create very significant changes in investment and job creation so that the Indonesian people can more easily find employment.
Actually, misunderstandings like this can be avoided if there is patience waiting for the government’s decision. Because, everything has been prepared specifically for its citizens. In addition, the circulation of issues that can lead to unpleasant opinions must be suppressed by a number of parties. Supports and conditions the atmosphere more conducive, not even composting so that it is hot and crowded. Furthermore, this omnibus law scheme will be a capable breakthrough for Indonesia to accelerate and advance.
) * The author is a social political observer
