The employment status debate for Indonesian online motorbike drivers

This is a summary of podcast that features a discussion with three trade union representatives about the employment status of online motorbike taxi drivers in Indonesia, highlighting different perspectives on how these workers should be classified and protected.

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Why did garment businesses move from Indonesia to Viet Nam? From social security perspectives

The current market environment in Indonesia presents significant challenges for the garment sector from a social security perspective. Recent discussions with Indonesia stakeholders have revealed growing concerns about Indonesia’s competitive position in the global business landscape, particularly in labour-intensive industries. The garment sector, predominantly employing women, faces increasing operational costs, notably affected by the minimum wage increase implemented in December 2024.

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Gaps between public perception and system reality of unemployment insurance in Indonesia

Today, I attended a discussion about Indonesia’s revised employment insurance system and came away with some interesting insights about the gap between international standards, system design, and public perception. Read more