JAKARTA - Chairman of the People's Representative Council (DPR) Puan Maharani claims that parliamentarians will always fight for and prioritize the aspirations of the workers.

She said this coincides with the commemoration of World Labor Day or May Day which falls today.

"That has become the commitment of the Indonesian Parliament to consistently fight for the interests of workers," said Puan in Jakarta, Saturday, May 1.

Including the issue of holiday allowances (THR), the former Coordinating Minister for PMK asked employers to fulfill workers' rights to receive THR on time before the Eid al-Fitr celebration. In line with the regulations set by the government, said Puan, this year's Lebaran THR must be paid in full.
 

"The government must actively monitor so that companies fulfill their obligation to pay THR to their workers," said the PDIP politician.

 

Puan hopes that with this commitment the national economy will revive. As well as creating many jobs and increasing employment.

 

"We want the Indonesian economy to revive and Indonesian workers to prosper," said Puan.

 

In addition, the 5th daughter of President Megawati Soekarnoputri admitted that she was concerned about hearing that many workers whose wages were reduced.

 

Some have even been dismissed and terminated due to the condition of the company affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

She hopes that after the commemoration of this Labor Day, Indonesian workers will have new hopes and be more prosperous.

 

"Happy Labor Day, I hope this year will be the year of our awakening, towards a more prosperous and advanced Indonesia," said Puan.


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