Indonesia welcomes new ILO convention protecting gig workers

Source: Antara News
Published on: 2026-06-13 07:38

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli expressed support for and appreciation to the International Labour Organization (ILO) for adopting the Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy to enhance protection for gig workers. "The government welcomes the birth of international standards for decent work in the platform economy," he said in a statement issued in Jakarta on Saturday. The convention, which establishes global standards for gig work, was adopted during the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 12, 2026. Yassierli contended that the platform economy has shifted the way people work, earn income, and seize economic opportunities, making it essential to ensure that worker protections keep pace with digital innovation and business growth. "Indonesia is of the view that workers' protection and digital innovation must go han...

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