Indomaret Boycott, Experts Remind Workers Not To Be Provoked By Illegal Acts

JAKARTA - Demonstrations of workers boycotting Indomaret products started today Thursday, May 27. The action started with a demo demanding the 2020 THR that had happened before.

At that time, an employee named Anwar Beast was polished after the action resulted in anarchism and destruction of the office.

In addition to the 2021 THR which is said to have not been paid in full, the Confederation of Indonesian Workers Unions (KSPI) is demanding that Anwar Bessy be released even though he has been policed because of the criminal act of the THR 2020 demand.

This issue was brought to a bigger problem and involved many employees to hold demonstrations.

Criminal Law Expert Leopold Sudaryono assessed that Indomart used punishment as a bargaining position for the THR demands and broke the concentration of the labor union.

Moreover, in the case of damaged offices, only gypsum was damaged and it was not widespread. However, he said, reconciliation for criminal cases that have reached court does not erase the unlawful nature of the act.

"It's just that the judge will decide lighter," said Leopold to VOI, Thursday, May 27.

Reflecting on the case, Leo reminded the workers not to be provoked by calls for action that led to anarchism and lawlessness.

"Fellow workers must be careful not to be provoked into breaking the law when exercising their right to express their opinion," he said.

On the other hand, Leo assessed that the call for boycott would not be effective considering the ability to reach out to boycott calls.

"Second, the dependence of the community on convenient stores like Indomart is quite extensive in many places," said Leopold.