Indonesia seeks stronger role in global labor solutions

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia aims to play an active role in addressing global labor issues, Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan stated during the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) held in Geneva, Switzerland.

"The Indonesian government is not just attending as a participant but as part of the solution to global labor challenges," he said, as quoted from the ministry's official statement here on Tuesday.

The conference, taking place on June 2-13, 2025, at the headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Office in Geneva, carries the theme “Advancing Social Justice: Reshaping the Future of Work in a Polarized World.”

Deputy Minister Gerungan emphasized that the forum provides critical momentum for the world to strengthen global solidarity in addressing labor market inequalities and transformations in the labor sector, especially after the pandemic, as well as in response to climate change and advances in digital technology.

"With the presence of Indonesian representatives from the government, workers, and employers, we hope the ILC will result in regulations that can serve as global standards," he remarked.

He noted that the government seeks to serve as a constructive communication bridge between employers and workers.

At the 113th ILC, Indonesia is prioritizing three key issues related to national labor policy direction and its commitment to global concerns.

These priorities include preparing a regulation for decent work in the digital platform economy, ensuring occupational protection from biological hazards, and providing social protection and job security for informal workers.

Indonesia’s participation in the ILC demonstrates its commitment to strengthening the country's role on the international stage in upholding workers' rights, fostering harmonious industrial relations, and creating quality employment opportunities.

"We want to ensure that Indonesia's voice is heard and that the standards produced are relevant, humane, and based on social justice," Gerungan affirmed.