[FULL] Kronologi Sritex Tutup dan PHK 11.025 Buruh

Summary

The transcript discusses the challenges and processes surrounding the layoffs (PHK) within a group of companies (Srex Group), based in Sukoharjo, Boyolali, and Semarang. The Ministry of Manpower, along with various labor unions and related agencies, is working to ensure that workers' rights, including severance pay, holiday bonuses, and other benefits, are fulfilled. The process includes detailed coordination between multiple entities like the Ministry, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, and BPJS Kesehatan. Efforts are being made to support workers through claims for unemployment benefits, job placement, and coordination for asset sales to ensure that workers' compensation is met.

Takeaways

• 😀 Four companies in the sex group were declared bankrupt, with locations in Sukoharjo, Boyolali, and Semarang.
• 😀 Workers began being laid off from August 2024, with ongoing layoffs and multiple companies affected, including PT Sritek and PT Bitratx Industries.
• 😀 The Ministry of Manpower's primary focus is on resolving workers' termination and ensuring the fulfillment of their rights, including severance pay, THR (holiday bonuses), and health benefits.
• 😀 Workers have two options when facing a layoff: accept the termination or contest it. If they accept, a report is made to the local Disnaker (Manpower office).
• 😀 If workers contest the termination, the process follows legal procedures under Law No. 2/2004 regarding labor disputes.
• 😀 The bankruptcy of Sritek Group has led to unpaid severance and benefits, but wages have been paid until February 2025, and efforts to resolve the situation are ongoing.
• 😀 Efforts were made by the government to avoid layoffs, including encouraging 'going concern' to keep operations running, but the court ruled against these efforts.
• 😀 Approximately 9,000 workers have been affected by layoffs since August 2024, with the process of asset liquidation underway to cover unpaid benefits.
• 😀 BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and BPJS Kesehatan are working to ensure workers' rights to health insurance and labor insurance are fulfilled.
• 😀 A new regulation (PP No. 6/2025) increases the JKP (Unemployment Insurance) claim to 60% of wages for 6 months, providing easier access to training and labor market information.
• 😀 Coordination between the Ministry of Manpower, Serikat Pekerja (Labor Unions), and the bankruptcy curator is ongoing to ensure workers are paid their rightful severance and are supported for future employment opportunities.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the discussion in the transcript?

The main topic revolves around the layoffs (PHK) within several companies of the 'sex group' and the efforts made by the Ministry of Manpower and other institutions to address the workers' rights, such as severance pay, holiday allowances, and other benefits.

Which companies are involved in the layoffs mentioned in the transcript?

The companies mentioned are part of the 'sex group,' including PT Sritek in Sukoharjo, PT Primayuda Sinar Pancajaya, Bitratx Industries, and others located in Semarang, Boyolali, and Sukoharjo.

What are the two options available for workers when facing layoffs?

The two options for workers are: 1) Accepting the layoff, which leads to the submission of the layoff report to the relevant authorities, and 2) Rejecting the layoff, which initiates a legal process for resolving the dispute under the Labor Law.

What measures did the Ministry of Manpower take to prevent layoffs?

The Ministry of Manpower worked to prevent layoffs by pushing for 'going concern,' attempting to keep the companies operational, and coordinating with curators. Despite these efforts, the companies eventually had to carry out the layoffs.

How did the Ministry of Manpower handle the situation regarding the layoffs and workers' rights?

The Ministry of Manpower coordinated with curators, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, and Serikat Pekerja to ensure workers' rights, including severance pay, holiday allowances, and JKP benefits, are fulfilled from the liquidation of company assets.

What are the benefits for workers laid off as per the revised regulations mentioned?

The revised regulations (PP No. 6/2025) allow workers to receive a cash benefit of 60% of their salary for six months through the JKP program, along with support for training and job placement services.

What steps were taken to ensure workers could access unemployment benefits?

The Ministry has provided a platform called 'Siap Kerja' for workers to claim their JKP benefits and coordinated with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan to process the claims efficiently.

What challenges are being faced in processing the claims for workers laid off?

The challenges include ensuring all the required documents, such as the layoff acceptance letter and proof of reporting from the local labor office, are in place for JKP and JHT claims. This is a time-consuming process, especially for large numbers of workers.

What is the status of the remaining assets from the companies involved in the layoffs?

The remaining assets of the companies are being liquidated to pay workers' rights, including severance pay and holiday allowances. The possibility of utilizing assets for re-employment or rental schemes is also under consideration.

What was the role of the curators in the layoff process?

The curators were responsible for overseeing the liquidation of the companies' assets and coordinating the layoff process. They also facilitated the reporting of the layoffs to the relevant authorities, such as the local labor offices.