Indonesia: Workers plan to demonstrate outside the State Electricity Company (PLN) headquarters in Jakarta Feb. 14

Event

Workers from the Federation of Indonesian Metal Workers Union (FSPMI) plan to protest outside the State Electricity Company (PLN) headquarters in Jakarta Feb. 14. Participants intend to denounce wage reductions and poor work conditions, among other issues. Organizers have yet to specify a start time for the action. The union has also threatened to protest at the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises if their demands are not met. Dozens to hundreds of people could join the demonstration.

Authorities will probably monitor the protest and may try to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Security measures, including roadblocks and cordons, are possible at the State Electricity Company headquarters and surrounding areas Feb. 14. Localized traffic and business disruptions may occur during the action, especially if activists occupy nearby roads, Clashes may occur if officials forcibly disperse the demonstrators. Police could conduct mass arrests if protesters refuse to disperse when ordered to do so.

Advice

Avoid the protest site Feb. 14 due to possible clashes. Plan for possible localized traffic and business disruptions. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernmental building. Heed all official security and transport advisories.