Bekasi UMK Increase 2026: 6.84% to IDR 5.9 Million Despite APINDO Opposition
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Bekasi Regency Wage Council Meeting Concludes Amid Protests, Gate Collapses
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The Bekasi Regency Wage Council (Depekab) concluded a meeting to determine the 2026 Regency Minimum Wage (UMK) on December 19, 2023, amidst protests adn a structural incident at the Bekasi Regency Manpower Office.
Meeting Overview and Protests
The Depekab meeting, attended by 35 representatives from government, labour unions, the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), and academia, commenced at 10:00 AM Western Indonesian Time (WIB) at the Bekasi Regency Manpower Office in Central Cikarang. The proceedings were closely monitored by protesters from the Bekasi Labor Alliance Against (BBM).
During the security escort of the meeting, the gate of the Bekasi regency manpower Office collapsed due to pressure from the crowd. Despite this incident, the protest continued peacefully until the meeting concluded in the evening.
Outcome and Reactions
The results of the meeting were announced publicly via a loudspeaker to the assembled protesters. Sarino, Coordinator of the Bekasi Labor Alliance Against (BBM), described the negotiation process as “very dynamic and not easy.” He stated the final agreement was the result of sustained effort and expressed gratitude to the workers who provided security throughout the day.
Further details regarding the agreed-upon 2026 UMK figure were not promptly available in the source material but are expected to be released by the Bekasi Regency government.
Key Participants
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Bekasi Regency Wage council (Depekab) | Meeting Organizer & Wage Determiner |
| Bekasi Regency Government | representative |
| Trade Unions | Worker Representatives |
| APINDO (Indonesian Employers Association) | Employer Representatives |
| Central Statistics Agency (BPS) | Data Provider |
| Academics | Expert Advisors |
| Bekasi Labor Alliance Against (BBM) | Protest Organizers |