MEDAN - The North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office confirmed that it was ready to protect workers' rights and prevent labor violations in the area. This attitude was conveyed by the Acting Head of the North Sumatra Kajati, Herlina Setyorini, during the International Labor Day or May Day 2026 at the North Sumatra Provincial Government's Multi-Purpose Building, Deli Serdang, Thursday, May 1.
Herlina said workers had an important role in driving the economy. Therefore, the state must be present to ensure that workers' rights are not ignored.
"Labor is the driving force of the economy. The state is present to ensure that workers' rights are protected. The Prosecutor's Office through the enforcement function is ready to escort so that there are no violations in the field of employment," said Herlina.
According to Herlina, a healthy industrial relationship cannot only rely on rules. Dialog between workers, employers, and the government must be strengthened so that disputes can be prevented from the start.
He said that the North Sumatra Attorney General's Office supports the creation of harmonious and equitable industrial relations with stakeholders.
"The momentum of this International Labor Day is to strengthen the synergy of all parties in realizing a conducive labor climate in North Sumatra," he said.
The May Day 2026 commemoration in North Sumatra raised the theme "Decent Work, Fair Wages, Prosperous Indonesia". The event was attended by North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution, Deputy Governor H. Surya, North Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Pol. Whisnu Hermawan Februanto, Deputy Police Chief Brig. Gen. Pol. Sonny Irawan, Deputy Chairman of the North Sumatra DPRD, representatives of the TNI, related officials, and hundreds of representatives of labor organizations.
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