JAKARTA - The certainty of the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) is just one step away. Minister of Manpower Yassierli confirmed that the Draft Government Regulation (RPP) of the UMP was already on the President's desk and waiting for a signature.
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"The RPP is already on the President's desk. If it can be signed today, if not tomorrow. After that it will be announced immediately," Yassierli told reporters at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday, December 15.
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He has not confirmed who will announce the policy. However, Yassierli emphasized that the announcement will be made immediately after the signing is completed.
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Yassierli stated that the government remained consistent in maintaining the welfare of workers. He mentioned the track record of policies in the past year, ranging from a 6.5 percent wage increase, holiday assistance, strengthening the May Day commemoration, to discounts on JKK and JKP dues.
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The government also increased the benefits of the Job Loss Guarantee (JKP) to 60 percent of the salary for six months. "That shows that the government is very concerned about the welfare of workers," he said.
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Regarding the substance of the UMP, Yassierli revealed that the government would carry out the mandate of the Constitutional Court. One of the points is to activate the role of the Regional Wage Council.
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"We will give space for regions to determine according to their respective conditions. There will be a range, not one number like last year," said Yassierli.
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The range is compiled by considering the estimated decent living needs. This scheme gives flexibility to the regions without neglecting worker protection.
When asked whether the UMP increase had the potential to be double digits, Yassierli chose to withhold the leak.
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When asked whether the UMP increase had the potential to be double digits, Yassierli chose to withhold the leak.
"Tomorrow Insyaallah I will announce it," he said.
He is optimistic that the UMP policy this time will bring good news for workers.
"God willing, it will make the workers happy," said Yassierli.
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