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May day protests: Workers in Jakarta demand greater protections
May 1, 2026
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Workers gathered in Central Jakarta for May Day, demanding better wages, jobs, and protections amid rising living costs and layoffs. The president announced new measures including a layoffs task force, housing support, and worker rights reforms, while concerns over job security remained high. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Indonesia #MayDay #WorkersRights #Jakarta #LaborRights #FairWages #JobSecurity #Unemployment #CostOfLiving #LaborMovement #AlJazeeraEnglish
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