22 Dec 2024 | 07:57 AM UTC
Indonesia: Workers plan to protest in West Java Province Dec. 23 to call for minimum wage adjustments
Workers plan protests in West Java Province, Indonesia, Dec. 23 to call for minimum wage adjustments. Localized disruptions possible.
Workers affiliated with the Federation of Indonesian Metal Workers Unions (FSPMI) and Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) have called for protests across West Java Province Dec. 23. Participants are calling for the determination of the Indonesian sectoral minimum wage (UMSK) in West Java and the removal of a high-level government official. Organizers have announced that the protests will take place at DPRD (Regional House of Representatives) offices in various regencies and cities, including Bekasi, Bogor, Cirebon, Depok, Karawang, Purwakarta, and Subang. The exact time of the protests will likely be announced at short notice. Well-attended gatherings may draw a few thousand participants.
Heightened security measures are likely near protests; officials may implement security cordons and roadblocks. Associated transport disruptions are probable. Security personnel may use force to disperse especially disruptive gatherings, potentially causing clashes. Localized business disruptions are possible.
Avoid protests as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. If clashes break out, immediately leave the area for a secure, non-governmental building. Allow for additional travel time near the gathering site. Follow all security and traffic advisories.
