Ministers from the Red and White Cabinet recently convened at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to address the situation concerning laid-off PT Sritex employees. The primary objective of the meeting was to implement Prabowo’s directive for ministers to find effective solutions for the affected workers. Among the attendees were Minister of Manpower Yassierli, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, and PT Sritex Curator Nurma Sadikin.
During the meeting, Prasetyo emphasized the president’s deep concern for the workers and stressed the urgency of resolving the issues stemming from PT Sritex’s bankruptcy declaration in October 2024. The aim is to rehire approximately 8,000 employees with a revised working arrangement within the textile sector. Minister Yassierli commended the curator’s dedication to the potential rehiring of former Sritex employees within the next two weeks.
Furthermore, Prabowo’s unwavering commitment to providing support and guidance is expected to bring much-needed relief to the PT Sritex employees impacted by the recent layoffs. The Ministry of Manpower is actively working to protect the rights of PT Sritex Group workers by ensuring they receive appropriate layoff compensation and other entitlements. Concurrently, the PT Sritex Curator Team is in the process of selecting investors to oversee Sritex’s assets under a new framework, ultimately leading to the reemployment of laid-off workers. This strategic initiative is geared towards restoring stability to the affected employees and offering a viable solution to their current circumstances.
