Jakarta Acting Governor Teguh Setyabudi again received representatives of workers from the All Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI) at City Hall, Central Jakarta, yesterday ahead of determining the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) for Jakarta.

Today, we're again discussing with labor representatives

On that occasion, he was accompanied by Jakarta Manpower, Transmigration and Energy Agency (Nakertransgi) Head, Hari Nugroho and Jakarta Satpol PP Head, Arifin.

He realized that in running the government, he had to embrace all levels of society, including labor representatives in developing Jakarta into a global city.

"Today, we're again discussing with labor representatives. All of us in the Jakarta Provincial Government appreciate anyone who aspires. I'm also happy to hear the views of labor representatives, especially regarding their welfare," he expressed, as quoted by Jakarta Government's press release.

He explained the aspirations conveyed by SPSI representatives would be studied carefully. It was expected that all parties, both companies and workers, would get a better solution.

"Together with the Nakertransgi Agency, we will review it further. Regarding sectoral wages, we'll monitor it first until the Constitutional Court's decision is complete. Let's monitor it together. Further, regarding the emphasis on the wage scale structure, we will also discuss it, as well as regarding work cards/pre-employment cards will be included in the focus of our discussion," he explained.

Jakarta Nakertransgi Agency Head, Hari Nugroho uttered that in response to requests from the aspirations of the representatives of the need, his party would immediately hold a meeting with the Wage Council.

"Tomorrow, we will have a meeting with the Wage Council to follow up on the proposals of the workers' representatives. Hopefully, the results agreed upon will be what we all want so that workers' welfare continues to be taken into account," he uttered.

One of the SPSI labor representatives, Yusuf expressed his gratitude for the Acting Governor who had received aspirations from fellow workers. He hoped that the Jakarta Government could continue to pay attention to their welfare and encourage them to get a fair UMP.

"We have high hopes that this wage can accommodate inflation and economic growth. We also hope that there are provisions set regarding the wage figures every year. Therefore, we ask that Acting Governor can help oversee the determination of this wage properly," he hoped.