21 Sep 2023 | 05:04 AM UTC
Indonesia: Labor protests to occur nationwide Sept. 21
Unionized labor workers plan to stage protests across Indonesia Sept. 21. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
The Confederation of Indonesian Workers Unions (KSPI) plans to stage protests nationwide Sept. 21. Participants are calling for a 15 percent increase in minimum wage from 2024. In Jakarta, protesters will gather at the State Palace and Ministry of Manpower; organizers anticipate up to 10,000 participants.
KSPI has not released specific details on protests in other urban centers; however, potential gathering points include prominent government buildings, public squares, city centers, and major roadways. Hundreds to thousands of participants are likely at related events. Further demonstrations are likely to be announced in the coming weeks until the government comes to a decision on minimum wage in Jan. 2024.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security personnel in and around the protest sites. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable in affected areas. Clashes are possible between protesters and police, posing incidental risks to bystanders.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Allow additional time for travel near a protest site. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence breaks out nearby, leave the area and seek shelter at a safe, nongovernment building. Monitor trusted local sources for updates on rallies and related disruptions, as organizers may not announce time or location details in advance.
