Indonesia: Workers from the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation plan to protest at factories in multiple provinces 10:00-12:00 Aug. 12

Event

Workers from the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSPI) plan to protest at factories in 24 provinces nationwide 10:00-12:00 Aug. 12. The action is to call for the cancellation of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation and prevent retrenchments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers claim that workers from at least 1,000 factories will participate in the demonstrations. Dozens to hundreds of people could participate in any action.

Authorities will likely deploy additional personnel to monitor any gatherings. Production disruptions and short-term delivery and order fulfillment delays are possible in affected areas. Localized transport and business disruptions could occur; workers may block access to factories and industrial sites. Clashes between police and protesters are possible. Authorities may arrest demonstrators if any action violates COVID-19 restrictions.

Advice

Avoid any demonstrations Aug. 12 due to possible clashes. Seek updated information from local contacts on any gathering plans and related disruptions; organizers may not announce details in advance. Plan for road closures and business disruptions near any demonstrations and seek alternative routes to circumvent affected areas. If violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a nongovernmental building. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.