Jakarta — The commemoration of International Workers’ Day (May Day) 2025 is interpreted as an important momentum to strengthen the commitment of all parties in improving workers’ welfare and maintaining the sustainability of national industrial growth. A number of parties, from industry players to labor unions and local governments, emphasized the importance of synergy in realizing a balance between industrial productivity and workers’ rights.
President Director of PT Surabaya Industrial Estate Rungkut (SIER), Didik Prasetiyono, stated that May Day is not only a demonstration event, but also a stage for reflection and joint commitment to build a healthy and sustainable work ecosystem.
“We respect every aspiration conveyed by workers. Improving workers’ welfare is a very important part of strengthening the competitiveness of the national industry,” he said.
According to Didik, workers are a vital element in the industrial ecosystem. Therefore, he emphasized that improving the welfare of workers must not stop, and must be done continuously. This must also be accompanied by efforts to create a conducive business climate so that the national industry continues to grow.
In a separate location, the Head of the Transmigration and Manpower Service (Distransnaker) of Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) Province, LM Ali Haswandy, welcomed this year’s Labor Day commemoration which was marked by positive activities and free from friction.
“This momentum should be a glue of togetherness between workers, employers, and the government. Therefore, the commemoration of Labor Day should be held joyfully through social service activities, healthy walks, blood donations, and constructive discussion forums,” said Ali.
He added that the Southeast Sulawesi Distransnaker also supports various initiatives that make May Day an event to strengthen dialogue between employment stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the Regional Secretary of the Confederation of Indonesian Prosperous Trade Unions (K-SBSI) Sulawesi, Alvian Pradana Liambo, said that his party invited all trade unions to make Labor Day an event to build dialogue, not just demonstrations.
“To ensure that the May Day celebration runs well and smoothly, the LKS Tripartite Sultra will also form a monitoring team that will be on duty on May 1, 2025, with the hope that the implementation of May Day will run smoothly and be filled with positive activities,” he said.
Alvian also emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue space so that workers’ aspirations can be conveyed elegantly and productively, and encourage the birth of policies that are more pro-workers.
The May Day 2025 commemoration also received appreciation because it was peaceful and full of collaborative spirit. The new spirit shown by workers, employers, and the government is a positive signal for the increasingly mature and balanced employment climate in Indonesia.
With the spirit of mutual cooperation and openness, this year’s Labor Day commemoration is a strong foothold in fighting for workers’ welfare while maintaining the stability of national industrial growth in the future. [-red]
