SHAME ON YOU MR SBY

SHAME ON YOU MR SBY

Indonesian and global unions reject speech given by Indonesian President Yudhoyono at the International Labour Conference on June 14, stating it does not reflect the reality of the situation in Indonesia, and call for comprehensive social security for all.

GENEVA/INDONESIA: Indonesian unions yesterday criticized their government for not ensuring comprehensive social security for all Indonesian people as mandated in the Global Jobs Pact that was adopted by the International Labour Organization in 2009 and supported by the Indonesian government.
The unions' criticism was in response to an address given by the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, to a special session of the 100th International Labour Conference (ILC) on June 14, 2011 on the effects of the global economic crisis.

In a statement submitted to the ILC by Indonesian trade unions and supported by the International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF), the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM) and the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation (ITGLWF), the unions demanded that the Indonesian government comply with the Global Jobs Pact by providing comprehensive social security for all Indonesian people.

The statement points out that, "the people of Indonesia continue to face problems of low wages which are not comparable with the needs of a decent standard of living, unsafe working conditions with the expansion of contract work and outsourcing and the absence of comprehensive social security for all people."
"In the context of social welfare, Indonesia is the most backward country in Southeast Asia in terms of delivering comprehensive social security for their people, in contradiction to the second portfolio of the Global Jobs Pact itself to "build a social protection system"," continues the statement.

The unions argue that the existing Constitution of Indonesia and supporting legislation provides the basis for providing five social insurance programs covering health and accident insurance, pensions, retirement security and life insurance, but require the government to re-orientate the responsible state agencies to function on a not for profit basis.

The statement, signed by nine Indonesian trade union organizations including IMF affiliated Indonesia Federation of Metal Workers' Unions (FSPMI), are members of the Action Committee for Social Security ( KAJS ) which is actively campaigning in Indonesia for improved social security, particularly health insurance for life and a mandatory pension fund for all.

Adequate provision for social security particularly for the ever expanding number of workers in precarious forms of employment is one of the issues that will be discussed at the IMF Central Committee taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia in December 2011.Jun 15, 2011 – Anita Gardner

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Indonesian Workes Demand for better social security ( KAJS )

Indonesian workers march for better social security and against precarious work

More than 10,000 Indonesian workers marched in the streets of Jakarta demanding social security reforms and abolishment of precarious work on February 6, 2011.( KAJS BPJS )

INDONESIA: The demands for the reform of social security and the fight against precarious work reverberated from the loud speakers as thousands of workers who are members of IMF affiliate the Federasi Serikat Pekerja Metal Indonesia (FSPMI) took to the streets. This massive demonstration, which coincided the opening of the fourth FSPMI Congress, was attended by well over 10,000 workers.
Social security and the fight against precarious work are the burning issues for Indonesian labour. IMF General Secretary Jyrki Raina and Regional Representative Arunasalam.P joined the peaceful march which was well organised with adequate security from the unions own security apparatus called Metal Guard.

FSPMI President Said Iqbal, from atop a truck spoke to the workers. He said "that should the government fail to reform the social security system the Indonesian unions will call for a nationwide strike on May 1st." He chided Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for his failure to reform the social security system and control precarious employment that spreads like wild fire and burns down permanent and regular employment. The flag and poster carrying workers joined in chorus to the shouts of "Hidup Buruh and Hidup FSPMI", which means long live workers and FSPMI.

IMF General Secretary Jyrki Raina in his address at the union's congress opening assured them that the IMF will continue to support the FSPMI in their struggle for social justice, improvement in social security and fight against precarious work. Raina announced that this subject will be one of the themes for discussion at IMF's Central Committee, taking place in Jakarta in December 2011.

Dr. Ribka Tjiptaning, a popular member of parliament echoed the voice of the workers and said that should the government fail to reform the social security laws she would join the demonstration and strike on May 1st.Feb 07, 2011 – P. Arunasalam

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SBY Found Guilty By Indonesian Court

SBY Found Guilty By Indonesian Court

Indonesia’s National Court in Central Jakarta finds Indonesian President, Vice President, Head of Parliament and eight Ministers guilty of not implementing the Social Security law for the protection of workers

INDONESIA:  Indonesia’s highest court in a landmark and unprecedented decision found the Indonesian President, Vice President, Head of Parliament and eight Ministers guilty of not implementing the law on Social Security (UU SJSN and RUU BPJS).

After a long drawn struggle to reform the social security system in Indonesia, a coalition of trade unions and non-governmental organisations called Social Security Action Committee (KAJS) led by IMF affiliate the Federasi Serikat Pekerja Metal Indonesia (FSPMI), embarked on seeking legal redress for social security protection for workers in the formal and informal sector. The complainants named the President, Vice President, Head of Parliament and eight Ministers as defendants.
The Court after twenty seven hearings found:

1. The respondents collectively guilty of not implementing the two Social Security laws
2. The Court declared and ordered that the defendants to implement the Social Security law through the introduction of regulations for the formation of a National Social Security System
3. Awarded cost amounting to IDR 2,181,000 (US$230)

Said Iqbal, FSPMI President and Chairman of KAJS said that this is a clear victory and that for the first time the courts have made such a courageous decision in favour of working people in Indonesia. He said that this is a milestone for workers struggle for social justice. However, he also expressed caution on what the government might do next.

According to Said Iqbal, the Indonesian President should implement the social security laws and provide social security protection for all people, provide social pension for workers in the formal sector and establish trust fund body to manage the social security funds.

On July 22 when Parliament met to consider the Social Security law, the FSPMI and KAJS organized mass demonstrations with participation of 10,000 people in front of Parliament and President Palace to demand the implementation of the court decision. The result of the July 22 meeting is that the President of the Republic Indonesia and the Parliament agreed to prolong discussion of the law on social security (RUU BPJS) for another two months and the final decision will have to be taken by October 21, 2011.

Said Iqbal, thanked the IMF for its continued support and stressed that in 2012 ILO would be debating social security protection and it is an ideal platform for such working class struggle for social justice. He said that the struggle is far from over and KJAS needs all the support that could be mustered.

IMF General Secretary Jyrki Raina in congratulating IMF affiliates the FSPMI and Lomenik said: "This court victory is an important landmark in the campaign of the Indonesian unions to extend social security to precarious workers. KAJS is a social alliance that fights for the benefit of all citizens and an excellent example to others of how to join forces for greater influence."Aug 01, 2011 – P. Arunasalam

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Malaysian Social Security ( Jaminan Sosial di Malaysia )

Social Security in Malaysia

Disability and pension

( Contoh  Jaminan Sosial di Malaysia )

Social Security is provided in Malaysia by SOCSO, the Social Security Organization. At the same time the Employment Provident Fund (EPF) supplys benefits which are predominantly for retirement purposes, but also provides withdrawal schemes for specific purposes.

The contribution to both schemes the SOSCO and the EPF are compulsory, this means every employee and employer is obliged to pay a certain amount of the employee's monthly wage into these funds.
Other benefits, such as maternity and sickness, are covered by the labour law under the Malaysian Employment Act of 1955.

Disability benefits – SOSCO

The SOSCO, whose Malaysian term is PERKESO (Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial), offers two insurance schemes: The Employment Injury Insurance scheme and the Invalidity Insurance scheme. The rate of the employer's contribution is 1,75% of the employee's monthly wage for both schemes (1,25% for Employment Injury and 0,5% for Invalidity) while the worker contributes 0,5% to Invalidity Insurance scheme only.
The SOSCO covers industrial accidents, occupational diseases, accidents, invalidity or death. Further benefits, including further specific benefits.
Until a couple of years ago foreign workers had not been covered by the Social Security Organisation. Now, they are protected under the Worker's Compensation Act 1952 while the SOSCO still only covers Malaysian workers and permanent residents. The employer contributes RM 86 for each foreign worker per year to this scheme which covers employment as well as non-employment injuries of the foreign worker.

Retirement benefits – EPF

The Employment Provident Fund, known in the Malay term as KWSP (Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial), was initially introduced as a savings scheme only. It still covers the pension funds, but now employees are allowed to withdraw their savings for specific purposes like house ownership and medical purposes.
The employer pays a contribution rate of 12% of the workers monthly rate, while the employee contributes 11%.
Foreigners holding an Employment or Visit Pass, and whose monthy salary exceeds RM 2500, are exempted from the compulsory contributions. All other contribute with 11% of their monthly wage while the employer pays RM 5 per person per month.

Maternity benefits

Pregnant women are eligible to maternity benefits from any day within 30 days before the date for the childbirth. They are entitled to 60 paid days during the maternity leave. The female employee is entitled to maternetiy benefits under the condition that she has been employed for at least 90 days within the 4 month period preceding the childbirth and she must not have more than 5 children.

Shortcomings

The Malaysian Social Security systems suffers some shortcomings. All schemes named above only cover contruibutions to the age of 55. After that, the employee has to use his pension or any other funds. In addition, there is no such thing as unemployment insurance. The only payments the unemployed receives are the payments of termination as stated in the Labour Law. Lack of child and family social schemes are just as much an issue as the exclusion of self-employers from compulsory insurance.

Taken from : Malaysia Guide 

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