JAKARTA - Member of Commission IX DPR RI, Netty Prasetiyani Aher responded to input from a number of labor unions related to the Draft Law on Manpower. He emphasized that the bill must be a fair regulation and be able to protect workers and the business world.
Netty also ensured that the discussion of this law would be carried out carefully and comprehensively. Of course, he said, taking into account the interests of all parties.
The Employment Bill concerns the livelihoods of millions of workers and the sustainability of the business world. Therefore, every proposal from trade unions, employers, and the government needs to be considered proportionally in order to produce fair regulations," said Netty in a statement to reporters, Thursday, September 25.
Netty assessed that the principle of decent wages and worker welfare is also important to pay attention to in the discussion of the Employment Bill. However, the implementation must be adjusted by considering national economic conditions.
"The principle of decent wages must be a concern, but in its implementation it is necessary to take into account national economic conditions and industrial competitiveness," he said.
For example, related to severance pay as a form of basic protection for workers. The formulation needs to be made fair, realistic, and can be carried out without burdening workers or business actors," continued Netty.
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