Indonesian Workers Involved in Strikes in Indonesia until May 2025

According to data from the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker), there were 8 reported cases of strikes in Indonesia between January and May 2025, involving a total of 2,335 workers. This cumulative figure is lower than the same period last year, which involved 2,985 workers.

West Java had the highest number of strikes by May 2025, with 500 workers involved. This was followed by Riau (230 workers), Central Java (205 workers), Riau Islands (200 workers), North Kalimantan (200 workers), and Jakarta (1 worker).

It is important to note that this data does not represent the total number of workers involved in strikes across Indonesia, as it only includes cases reported to the Kemnaker.

Separately, the Indonesian Muslim Labor Union Confederation (K-Sarbumusi) held a national strike on Sunday, July 13, 2025. This action was in response to the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development (Kemenko IPK) and the Ministry of Transportation, which were drafting a policy on zero overdimension and overload (ODOL) without involving drivers and logistics workers.

"Nationally, we estimate that more than 15,000 logistics vehicles participated. These were both at the main protest locations and those striking at their respective locations/warehouses/homes," said Irham Ali Saifuddin, President of the K-Sarbumusi Confederation, in a statement reported by *CNN Indonesia* on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

He explained that the action was carried out without blocking roads. The strike took place simultaneously in several locations, including North Sumatra, Lampung, Banten, Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, and South Sulawesi.

"There were several additional protest locations due to the ongoing solidarity and support," said Irham.