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DKI Raises UMP 2021 to IDR 4.4 Million for Companies Not Affected by Pandemic

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Provincial Government of DKI set the increase UMP 2021 in Jakarta to IDR 4.4 million. But this applies only to unaffected companies pandemic COVID-19.

DKI Governor Anies Baswedan decide on asymmetrical policies in order to uphold a sense of justice. Meanwhile, for companies affected by the pandemic, the 2021 UMP is still the same as 2020.

“For business activities that are affected by COVID-19, we determine that the UMP 2021 will not increase or equal to the 2020 UMP. Meanwhile, activities that are not affected by COVID-19 can experience an increase in the 2021 UMP, the amount of which follows the formula in PP No. 78/2015, “Anies said in his written statement on Saturday (31/20/2020).

Anies said this decision was in line with the spirit contained in the Circular of the Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia Number M / 11 / HK.04 / X / 2020 to make adjustments to the determination of the UMP 2021 value together with the 2020 UMP for companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed had an impact on economic conditions and the ability of companies to fulfill workers / labor rights, including in paying wages. Therefore, his party provides protection and continuity of work for workers / laborers, as well as maintaining business continuity, it is necessary to make adjustments to the determination of the UMP in the economic recovery situation during the pandemic.

“However, there are still business sectors that are not too affected and even continue to grow positively during this pandemic. These business sectors are expected to maintain the purchasing power of workers / laborers which will encourage economic growth in DKI Jakarta,” he said.

Taking into account the value of GDP and national inflation, the increase in the UMP is 3.27% (three point twenty seven percent), according to Government Regulation Number 78 of 2015 concerning Wages, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government determines the amount of UMP DKI Jakarta in 2021 of Rp. 4,416 .186,548. Meanwhile, companies affected by COVID-19 can use the same value as the 2020 UMP by submitting an application to the DKI Jakarta Provincial Manpower, Transmigration and Energy Office.

The amount of increase in wages each year is often considered to be the only factor in increasing the welfare of workers / laborers. Nevertheless, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is trying to make alternatives besides wage increases in order to improve the welfare of workers / laborers in DKI Jakarta.

“The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government also collaborates with the community, especially workers / laborers in order to develop welfare improvement programs. One of the results is the Jakarta Worker Card program. The Jakarta Worker Card is a policy program of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government in order to improve the welfare of workers / laborers by reducing the burden costs of transportation, food and education for child workers / laborers, “explained Anies.

The facilities and benefits provided are as follows:
1. Free facilities for taking Transjakarta buses on 13 corridors;
2. Jakgrosir membership facility, which is to shop for daily necessities products at low prices in Jakgrosir;
3. Food supply facilities at low prices, namely being able to shop for 5 items of food including rice, chicken, beef / buffalo, mackerel and eggs at subsidized prices;
4. KJP Plus facility and affirmation quota for child workers.

Not only DKI, Central Java also raises the UMP 2021. Following is the explanation of the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo.

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