JAKARTA - The Chairman of the Gerindra Party Faction in DKI Jakarta, Setyoko, considers the commemoration of International Labor Day (May Day) 2026 in the National Monument (Monas) area, Jakarta, to be an important momentum for the consolidation of workers in Indonesia. He said, the presence of President Prabowo Subianto in the midst of hundreds of thousands of workers was a strong symbol of the government's support for workers.
Not just a ceremony, according to him, this year's May Day commemoration presents a different atmosphere. He said, Workers are no longer face-to-face with the authorities in conveying aspirations, but rather directly dialoguing with the government.
"The president is present, listens, and even responds to the demands made by workers," Setyoko told reporters, Saturday, May 2.
He assessed that Prabowo's leadership had opened up new space for labor unity on the same stage with the government. "Prabowo is the real president of the workers," he said.
According to Setyoko, the momentum of May Day 2026 shows that all labor elements can unite in a more conducive atmosphere. He also assessed that Indonesia is now one of the few countries that celebrate Labor Day with the government.
"The unity of the workers in the Prabowo government, all labor organizations are present together to celebrate May Day. Prabowo 1 dr 3 presidents who celebrate the international labor day First Venezuela, second Bolivia, third Indonesia who want to celebrate labor day with workers," he said.
Setyoko added that the President's presence in the Labor Day commemoration was not just a symbol, but also a real form of the government's commitment to workers' welfare.
The cadres from the party led by Prabowo Subianto conveyed a number of policies that were considered pro-labor, ranging from the enactment of the Domestic Workers Law (PRT), the provision of holiday bonuses for online motorcycle drivers, to the protection of workers in the fisheries sector.
"The ratification of the PRT Law, the holiday bonus for ojol, the protection of fishing vessel crews contained in Presidential Decree Number 25 of 2026 concerning the ratification of the International Labour Organization Convention No. 188, to ensure protection and welfare for fishing vessel crews and others, proof that the government is working to improve the welfare of workers so that Indonesia can progress," he said.
However, Setyoko reminded that workers are still waiting for the realization of a number of policies, especially regarding the reduction of the applicator tariff for online motorcycle taxi drivers.
"What is awaited is the realization of Presidential Regulation Number 27 of 2026, a cut below 10 percent from the app for ojol colleagues," he said.
He also invited all elements of society to maintain unity as the foundation of national development.
"Workers are united, fishermen are united, farmers are united, the people are united, Indonesia is advancing, it must be realized soon," concluded Setyoko.
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