Jakarta – The government, through the Ministry of Manpower, is preparing concrete steps to eliminate the outsourcing system, which has long been considered unfair to workers.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli emphasized that this plan is a clear manifestation of President Prabowo Subianto’s concern for the fate of workers.
“The elimination of outsourcing is a form of the President’s attention in addressing the aspirations of labor union leaders,” said Yassierli in Jakarta. He added that the government has not remained silent in the face of various practices that harm workers under the outsourcing system.
According to Yassierli, outsourcing practices often lead to inhumane working conditions.
“There are people aged 40 to 50 years who are still working as outsourced employees, with no career advancement, and earning only the minimum wage,” he explained.
Moreover, he continued, there is often a discrepancy between the terms of the employment contract and the actual wage payments.
“The contract states the minimum wage, but in reality, the payments are different. This happens in many cases,” Yassierli emphasized.
Through this elimination plan, the government aims to create a more just and sustainable labor system. Yassierli noted that President Prabowo has directed that this policy be designed realistically and gradually, without neglecting the national economic conditions.
“President asked for this to be carefully considered and eliminated with a realistic approach,” he said.
As part of this larger strategy, the government also plans to establish the National Labor Welfare Council to ensure the involvement of various stakeholders in formulating pro-worker labor policies.
“Our spirit is that the state is present to provide certainty for workers, such as social security guarantees and other protections,” said Yassierli.
The Minister of Manpower, who is also a professor at ITB, emphasized that this policy will be based on strong constitutional principles.
“All policies must align with Article 27 Paragraph 2 and Article 28D Paragraph 2 of the 1945 Constitution, which guarantees the right to work and fair and decent treatment,” he explained.
He revealed that the Ministry of Manpower is currently reviewing the drafting of Ministerial Regulations and new laws that prioritize justice and protection for workers.
“This is the time to build a more just labor system that humanizes workers,” Yassierli concluded.
