Workers Ask For A 20 Percent UMP Increase In 2025, DPR Members Encourage Government To Build Tripartite Dialogue

Member Of The House Of Representatives From The PKS Faction Netty Prasetiyani Aher

JAKARTA - Member of the House of Representatives from the PKS faction, Netty Prasetiyani Aher, responded to workers' demands for an increase in the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) by 10-20 percent by 2025. Netty encouraged the government to build a tripartite dialogue.

"The feasible wages are the right of every worker. This request for an increase in the UMP needs to be considered considering that we must maintain people's purchasing power," Netty told reporters, Wednesday, October 9.

For information, the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) requested an increase in the UMP by 8-10 percent by 2025. Meanwhile, the Association of Indonesian Workers Unions (ASPIRASI) requested an increase of 20 percent.

Therefore, Netty assessed that the decision to increase the UMP must involve constructive dialogue between the government, trade unions, and employers to ensure that all parties can participate in the policy-making process.

"The increase in the UMP is a strategic step to protect the welfare of workers, but this must be done wisely and fairly. The government must consider the need for a decent living for workers, inflation dynamics, and economic growth so that the increase does not burden the business world excessively," he said.

Netty also stated that the tripartite dialogue in determining the 2025 UMP is important to reach a balanced agreement between the interests of workers and business continuity.

"I encourage the government to immediately hold a tripartite dialogue between the government, trade unions, and employers. This is important to achieve a balanced decision, which not only pays attention to the welfare of workers but also the sustainability of the industry and the business world, especially sectors affected by global economic challenges," he said.

"We have to create a better employment climate, so that workers are protected and the business world can still operate properly," he added.

Netty hopes that through collaboration between all parties, a fair and sustainable solution can be found for the welfare of workers and national economic stability.

"Let's maintain a balance between the protection of workers and economic sustainability for equitable welfare throughout the country," he concluded.