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Indonesia Unseen, Now Heard - This powerful account by an Indonesian domestic worker and a leading advocate for domestic worker rights is a testament to a methodology rooted in dignity and agency [Asian Labour Review] 22-06-2025

USA / Indonesia Oregon Garment workers confront Nike over wages [NW Labor Press] 06-06-2025

Indonesia Indonesia leads global milestone with launch of National Adaptation of ILO Code of Practice on OSH in Forest Work [BWI] 06-05-2025

Indonesia Decades After Her Death, Slain Labour Activist Marsinah May Soon Be Named a National Hero [The Globe] 05-05-2025

Indonesia Civil Groups Take to the Streets of Jakarta on May Day: 'This Is the Day to Fight Back' [Tempo] 01-05-2025

Indonesia The ILO enhances trade unions' knowledge and compliance with labour laws in Indonesia [ILO] 17-04-2025

Indonesia Probe demanded after severed animal parts sent to Tempo magazine [IFJ] 25-03-2025

Indonesia Fanatics, Nike Back Binding Agreement to Fight Workplace Sexual Violence in Indonesia [Sourcing Journal] 22-03-2025

Indonesia Long silenced, gig workers in Indonesia are organising and fighting for their rights [ITUC] 19-03-2025

Indonesia Tras largos años silenciados, los trabajadores de las plataformas digitales en Indonesia se organizan y piden que el gobierno se moje [CSI] 19-03-2025


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Unseen, Now Heard - This powerful account by an Indonesian domestic worker and a leading advocate for domestic worker rights is a testament to a methodology rooted in dignity and agency 2025-06-22 [Asian Labour Review]

Indonesia FSPM Gelar Aksi Protes Melawan PHK yang Tidak Adil di Genki Sushi Indonesia 2025-06-18 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Indonesia FSPM Launched Protest Action Against Unfair Dismissal at Genki Sushi Indonesia 2025-06-18 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

863Rd Thursday Protest: Voices from Indonesia and Solidarity for Suntracs! 2025-06-12 [BWI]

Indonesia Oregon Garment workers confront Nike over wages 2025-06-06 [NW Labor Press]

FSBMM Gelar Aksi Damai Kedua di Depan Kantor Pusat Unilever Indonesia, Tuntut Perkerjakan Kembali Sekretaris Umum FSBMM Dani Afgani 2025-05-30 [iufap.org]

Our Jobs! Our Future! SBCCSI Fights for Job Security Through “Maintaining Job Security” Seminar 2025-05-30 [iufap.org]

Indonesia Indonesian garment workers deliver wage, rights demands to Nike HQ in Beaverton 2025-05-29 [KPTV]

FSBMM Regional Barat Gelar Workshop Advokasi Pekerja Kontrak 2025-05-13 [iufap.org]

Terima Kasih Serikat: Anggota dan Pekerja Menyambut Kemenangan Serikat Pekerja dalam Mengamankan Lebih Banyak Pekerjaan Permanen di Burger King Indonesia 2025-05-13 [iufap.org]

Thank You Union: Members and Workers Welcome Trade Union Wins in Securing More Permanent Employment at Burger King Indonesia 2025-05-13 [iufap.org]

Indonesia leads global milestone with launch of National Adaptation of ILO Code of Practice on OSH in Forest Work 2025-05-06 [BWI]

Decades After Her Death, Slain Labour Activist Marsinah May Soon Be Named a National Hero 2025-05-05 [The Globe]

Prabowo pledges stronger worker reforms 2025-05-01 [Jakarta Post]

May Day: Indonesia's DPR to begin talks on domestic workers' bill 2025-05-01 [Antara]

Civil Groups Take to the Streets of Jakarta on May Day: 'This Is the Day to Fight Back' 2025-05-01 [Tempo]

Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain 2025-04-21 [AP]

Jakarta offers women free public transport on Kartini Day 2025-04-21 [Jakarta Post]

A revolutionary mind 2025-04-21 [Jakarta Post]

The ILO enhances trade unions' knowledge and compliance with labour laws in Indonesia 2025-04-17 [ILO]

Probe demanded after severed animal parts sent to Tempo magazine 2025-03-25 [IFJ]

Fanatics, Nike Back Binding Agreement to Fight Workplace Sexual Violence in Indonesia 2025-03-22 [Sourcing Journal]

Longtemps réduits au silence, les travailleurs des plateformes d’Indonésie s’organisent et luttent pour leurs droits 2025-03-19 [CSI]

Tras largos años silenciados, los trabajadores de las plataformas digitales en Indonesia se organizan y piden que el gobierno se moje 2025-03-19 [CSI]

Long silenced, gig workers in Indonesia are organising and fighting for their rights 2025-03-19 [ITUC]

Longtemps réduits au silence, les travailleurs des plateformes d’Indonésie s’organisent et luttent pour leurs droits 2025-03-14 [Equal Times]

Tras largos años silenciados, los trabajadores de las plataformas digitales en Indonesia se organizan y piden que el gobierno se moje 2025-03-14 [Equal Times]

Long silenced, gig workers in Indonesia are organising and fighting for their rights 2025-03-14 [Equal Times]

Longtemps réduits au silence, les travailleurs des plateformes d’Indonésie s’organisent et luttent pour leurs droits 2025-03-14 [Equal Times]

Tras largos años silenciados, los trabajadores de las plataformas digitales en Indonesia se organizan y piden que el gobierno se moje 2025-03-14 [Equal Times]

Women workers demand stronger legal protections 2025-03-11 [The Post]

No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific 2025-03-09 [Jakarta Post]

Indonesia Joint Youth Meeting in Yogyakarta: Youth in Unions – Building Union Power for The Future 2025-03-09 [iufap.org]

Former AJI leader arbitrarily terminated 2025-03-06 [IFJ]

Indonesia’s path to OECD membership requires urgent labour rights reforms first, say trade unions 2025-03-06 [TUAC]

Pertamina Shipping Partners with ITF on Mental Health 2025-02-21 [ITF]

RAKER PPIP 2025: PERKUAT SOLIDARITAS, HADAPI TANTANGAN, JAGA MASA DEPAN! 2025-02-20 [PSI SASK Energy]

Indonesia Strengthening Commitment to Energy Democracy: Indonesian Electricity Workers Union Attends TUED South Inter-Regional Meeting in Mexico City 2025-02-17 [PSI SASK Energy]

Online Motorcycle Taxi Unions Go on Strike Today, Demanding THR 2025-02-17 [Tempo]

Sindicatos de Indonesia reclaman la sustitución de la ley ómnibus 2025-02-15 [IndustriALL]

Unions calling for replacement of Omibus Law 2025-02-15 [IndustriALL]

Les syndicats indonésiens appellent au remplacement de la loi Omnibus 2025-02-14 [IndustriALL]

SERBUK: Pertemuan Serikat Pekerja Listrik Area Solo Raya (SPLAS) Bahas Masalah Upah dan Jaminan Sosial di Karanganyar 2025-02-12 [PSI SASK Energy]

Kastet egg på Malaysias ambassade etter skyting av migrantarbeidere 2025-01-31 [Geopolitika]

Perusahaan kelapa sawit bermitra dengan serikat pekerja untuk meningkatkan komunitas setempat 2025-01-23 [ILO]

A palm oil company partners with its trade union to improve the local community 2025-01-23 [ILO]

Workers – go politics! 2025-01-18 [Inside Indonesia]

Mengawal Transisi Energi Pasca Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi terhadap UU Cipta Kerja Sub-Klaster Ketenagalistrikan 2025-01-16 [PSI SASK Energy]

El viceministro de Trabajo, Noel, confirmó que la huelga de 10.000 trabajadores de Sritex en Yakarta ha sido cancelada debido a 2025-01-09 [Natura Hoy]

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