Thousands of Workers Will Take to the Streets on January 8, 2026, Rejecting Low Wages and Revision of UMP–UMSK DKI West Java

JAKARTA - Thousands of workers from DKI Jakarta and West Java are confirmed to hold a massive action on January 8, 2026 at the State Palace or the DPR RI.

This action was triggered by the rejection of the wage policy which was considered to reflect a cheap wage scheme, damaging purchasing power, and potentially killing the national industry.

The President of the Indonesian Workers' Confederation (KSPI) and the President of the Labor Party, Said Iqbal, emphasized that the minimum wage policy set by the DKI Jakarta and West Java Provincial Governments was not in line with Government Regulation (PP) Number 49 of 2025 and did not reflect the Decent Living Needs (KHL).

"Cheap wages will suppress workers' purchasing power, deepen deflation, and have a negative impact on regional economic growth," said Said Iqbal in a written statement received by VOI, Sunday, January 2.

DKI Jakarta UMP 2026 Revision Claim

For the DKI Jakarta Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) 2026, KSPI asked the Governor of DKI Jakarta to revise the amount of UMP to 100 percent of the KHL, namely around IDR 5.89 million. This figure is considered important to restore the purchasing power of Jakarta workers who continue to be eroded and prevent wage arrears compared to industrial areas such as Bekasi and Karawang Regencies.

Said Iqbal highlighted the irony of the national wage structure, where workers working in the Jakarta business center receive lower wages than workers in the supporting industrial area. In fact, according to him, there are conditions where the wages of simple factory workers are higher than workers in the financial services sector in Jakarta.

If the revision to 100 percent of the KHL is not possible, KSPI asks the DKI Provincial Government to use the index of 0.9 as stipulated in PP Number 49 of 2025 so that the UMP is close to the KHL value and remains within the legal corridor.

UMSK West Java controversy

In West Java, KSPI assessed that the revision of the Regional Minimum Wage (UMSK) carried out by Governor Dedi Mulyadi actually exacerbated inequality.

Said Iqbal highlighted the inconsistency of wage determination where the soy sauce and bread factories were set with wages close to Rp6 million, while multinational electronics factories such as Samsung, Epson, and Panasonic were actually below it.

"This condition is unreasonable and dangerous for the structure of the industry. The national food and beverage industry is threatened, while foreign industries are actually benefiting," he said.

KSPI assessed that the policy has the potential to trigger layoffs, especially in the labor-intensive industrial sector.

In addition, the revision of the West Java UMSK is suspected of violating PP Number 49 of 2025 because it was carried out without the mechanism of the Wage Council, as required by regulations.

Legal Steps and Mass Actions

In response, KSPI will take legal action by filing a lawsuit with the State Administrative Court (PTUN). A lawsuit against the DKI Jakarta UMP 2026 will be filed with the Jakarta PTUN, while a lawsuit against the West Java UMSK SK will be filed with the Bandung PTUN. KSPI is also preparing a lawsuit against the West Java Governor and the Head of the Manpower Service.

On the other hand, the dialogue room is still open in DKI Jakarta. KSPI plans to conduct informal communication with the Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Rano Karno to discuss the possibility of revising the UMP and determining the UMSP.

Economic Impact and Purchasing Power

According to Said Iqbal, the struggle for wages must be carried out early because PP Number 49 of 2025 has the potential to apply for 10-15 years.

If not corrected, the cheap wage scheme will suppress household consumption, weaken purchasing power, and have a systemic impact on the national economy.

"The cost of living in Jakarta has reached around Rp. 15 million per month. Without wage adjustments towards KHL, the working class and the middle class will continue to be depressed," he said.

On January 8, 2026, workers from various regions in West Java and DKI Jakarta will move to Jakarta, mostly using motorbikes because the cost of the action is borne independently. KSPI also mentioned the potential for simultaneous labor actions in East Java.