Jakarta Government Announces Additional Support for Workers Amid UMP Increase

Comprehensive Support Package Unveiled

The Jakarta government, led by Governor Pramono Anung, has introduced a comprehensive support package for workers and businesses in response to the recent 6.17% increase in the provincial minimum wage (UMP) to Rp5.729 million ¹

. The new UMP represents a rise of approximately Rp333,115, bringing the total minimum wage to Rp5,729,876 per month.

Key Components of Worker Support

The support measures include ¹

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1. Subsidized food assistance for workers with Jakarta ID cards
2. Public transportation subsidies to ease daily commuting costs
3. Free health check services to improve worker welfare
4. Access to clean water through PAM JAYA
5. Various other social protection programs

The Jakarta government has implemented a verification process through the Department of Manpower, Transmigration, and Energy (Disnakertransgi) to validate worker eligibility for these benefits ²

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Labor Union Concerns and Criticisms

Despite the additional support measures, labor unions have expressed significant concerns regarding the adequacy of the UMP increase. The Confederation of Indonesian Workers' Union (KSPI) and Indonesian Workers Association Union (ASPIRASI) have both criticized the adjustment, stating it falls short of the living wage standard in Jakarta ³

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Source 4

https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8276205/bos-buruh-kompak-sebut-kenaikan-ump-jakarta-di-bawah-standar-hidup-layak

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Living Wage Calculations

Different calculations of Jakarta's living wage have been cited:

• Rp15 million/month according to BPS survey data ³
  Source 3

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8276380/insentif-pramono-dinilai-tak-menutup-biaya-hidup-buruh-jakarta
• Rp5.89 million/month as per Ministry of Manpower data ⁴
  Source 4

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8276205/bos-buruh-kompak-sebut-kenaikan-ump-jakarta-di-bawah-standar-hidup-layak

Labor leaders argue that the current UMP remains significantly below these figures, with a shortfall of approximately Rp160,000 compared to the union's demands ⁵

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Legal Challenges Ahead

The KSPI has announced plans to challenge the UMP decision in the Administrative Court (PTUN), citing that the increase does not meet the 100% living wage requirement advocated by labor unions ⁵

. This legal action reflects the ongoing tensions between labor organizations and the Jakarta government regarding wage policies.