Deputy Governor Rano Karno: Collaboration is the Key to Advance the Industry in the Face of Global Uncertainty 

Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta who is also the Chairman of the DPP PDIP Rano Karno. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Rano Karno said that collaboration between the government, workers and employers is the key to advancing the industry in the face of various challenges, including the current global uncertainty.

"I hope that the synergy between workers, employers, and the government continues to be strengthened. In the midst of global challenges, collaboration is the key to keeping us strong and able to move forward," said Rano as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, May 3.

In the event, Rano, who is also the Chairman of the PDIP DPP for Culture, conveyed the spirit of the workers' struggle must continue to be maintained even now in the midst of global economic uncertainty.

According to him, this moment is a reminder not to ignore workers' rights because of their role as the backbone of maintaining the wheels of the national economy, especially in Jakarta.

The man, who is familiarly called Bang Doel, emphasized his party's and the regional government's commitment to safeguarding the welfare of workers.

As a tangible manifestation of the DKI Provincial Government's support for workers, Rano explained the success of the Jakarta Worker Card (KPJ) program which has continued to be developed since 2018.

"Until now, more than 59,000 KPJ have been issued. The benefits are real, ranging from free access to public transportation, food subsidies, to educational support for worker families," he said.

Not only that, he also detailed various other social safety nets such as KJP, KLJ, to health insurance through Jamkesjak which is integrated to maintain the purchasing power of workers, especially the provincial minimum wage (UMP) group.

Rano also advised that May Day commemorations should not only stop at annual ceremonial activities, but rather become a constructive dialogue space.

"This Labor Day should be a space for dialogue to convey aspirations and strengthen the city's economy together. Collaboration is the key to keeping us strong," he concluded.