Indonesia welcomes new ILO convention protecting gig workers

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 hand in hand to ensure that digital economy transformation delivers concrete benefits to workers, the business community, and the wider public,” he remarked.

He pointed out that the international convention covers elements vital to the platform economy, including occupational safety and health, fair remuneration, social protection, transparency in automated systems, personal data protection, and evidence-based regulations.

The minister added that guarantees for these matters are particularly essential for workers who rely on digital platforms for their livelihoods, especially ride-hailing drivers and couriers.

Indonesia, he continued, is witnessing rapid growth in the digital economy supported by millions of people working for digital platforms.

On that note, Yassierli described the adoption of the new ILO convention as momentum to improve governance of the platform economy, enhance safeguards for workers, raise awareness of rights and responsibilities, and create a decent ecosystem for platform businesses to grow.

Director General of Industrial Relations Development and Social Security for Workers Indah Anggoro Putri explained that Indonesia would study the convention while taking national regulations and conditions into account.

She said the government would be actively involved in follow-up discussions, including an ILO Governing Body meeting scheduled for November 2026.

“It remains important for Indonesia to follow the appropriate procedures, monitor ongoing processes at ILO, and assess national readiness before deciding on ratification,” Putri stated.

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Translator: A. Zhafira, Tegar Nurfitra

Editor: M Razi Rahman

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