Labor Coalition Rejects August 2026 Protest Ban Claim

The Koalisi Besar Perjuangan Buruh Indonesia (KBPBI) rejected claims that labor demonstrations have been called off for August, according to statements made on Friday, August 7, 2026. Andi Gani, President of the Konfederasi Serikat Pekerja Seluruh Indonesia (KSPSI)—which is an element of KBPBI—stated that no such agreement ever existed within their coalition discussions following a dialogue with National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo at the KBPBI Secretariat General office in Tebet, South Jakarta.

Labor Coalition Rejects Unilateral Claims on August Rallies

The rejection comes in direct response to assertions regarding a halt to protests during August and September 2026. Andi Gani emphasized that KBPBI remains committed to safeguarding the deliberations surrounding the Manpower Bill to protect workers’ rights. He clarified that the coalition never agreed to forgo street demonstrations during this period and will organize rallies whenever necessary to oversee the legislative process.

Despite keeping protests on the table, coalition leaders pledged that any mobilization will remain peaceful. “We will continue our actions. If at one point we have to carry out massive actions, we guarantee that those actions will run safely, peacefully, and orderly,” Andi Gani said.

Friction Over Representation and Upcoming Legislative Timeline

Beyond the dispute over protest schedules, Andi Gani rejected statements from other labor factions attempting to speak for the broader Indonesian workforce. He specifically addressed remarks made by KSPI President and Labour Party leader Said Iqbal, who previously declared that there would be no democracy in the near future. “Once again, we reject it. For example, Said Iqbal’s party claiming the Indonesian labor movement,” Andi Gani stated.

Looking ahead to the legislative calendar, the labor coalition is scheduled to resume discussions with the Manpower Nine Committee on August 18. This upcoming engagement will focus on socializing the bill with stakeholders to ensure the final statutory language accommodates all interested parties before the late October deadline mandated by the Constitutional Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the labor coalition agree to cancel all protests for August and September 2026?
No. Andi Gani, President of KSPSI, stated that the coalition never agreed to cancel demonstrations and rejected any unilateral claims suggesting otherwise.

When is the labor coalition scheduled to discuss the Manpower Bill next?
The coalition is scheduled to hold further discussions with the Manpower Nine Committee on August 18.

What is the final deadline for the Manpower Bill according to the coalition?
According to Andi Gani, the deadline for the legislation is the end of October, as mandated by the Constitutional Court.

How will upcoming legislative discussions between labor coalitions and state committees shape the final worker protections in the Manpower Bill?