BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and PGI Strengthen Social Security for Church Workers

Historic Collaboration for Comprehensive Coverage

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan has entered into a significant partnership with Persekutuan Gereja-gereja di Indonesia (PGI) to extend employment social security coverage to church workers and clergy across Indonesia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by BPJS Ketenagakerjaan's Participation Director, Eko Nugriyanto, and PGI's General Chair, Pdt. Jacklevyn Frits Manuputty, marking a major milestone in expanding social protection to religious sector workers.

Scope of the Agreement

The collaboration encompasses several key areas:

1. Socialization and Education: Both parties will conduct comprehensive awareness programs about employment social security benefits for church workers
2. Coverage Expansion: The initiative targets both wage earners and non-wage earners in church environments
3. Universal Coverage: The partnership aims to achieve Universal Coverage of Employment Social Security (UCJ) nationwide
4. Premium Structure: The program starts with affordable premiums of Rp 16,800 per month

Significance of the Partnership

Eko Nugriyanto emphasized that this collaboration demonstrates the commitment of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan to provide comprehensive protection to all workers, including those in religious service. The initiative recognizes the crucial role that clergy and church workers play in social and spiritual services to communities. By providing them with social security coverage, the program enables them to perform their duties with greater security and peace of mind.

Mutual Benefits and Future Prospects

Pdt. Jacklevyn Frits Manuputty welcomed the partnership as a progressive step toward enhancing the welfare of clergy and church workers across Indonesia. The collaboration aligns with the values of social justice and mutual protection that are central to religious teachings. By protecting church workers from workplace risks, the program allows them to focus on their service without undue worry about potential hazards.

Implementation Strategy

The MoU sets the stage for ongoing collaboration between BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and PGI in the form of continued socialization and education about the importance of employment social security. This effort is expected to increase understanding and active participation among church communities in registering clergy and workers as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan participants. The partnership represents a successful synergy between government social security programs and religious organizations in strengthening inclusive social security systems.