Indonesian unions file judicial review to challenge job creation law


A visitor looking at a mannequin during a face masks exhibition amid the coronavirus outbreak in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday (Nov 3, 2020). Despite the virus issues, Indonesian confirmed the new Job Bill was signed-up by its leader prompting its two largest trade unions on Tuesday filing a judicial review at the country's Constitutional Court to challenge the new law. - Reuters

JAKARTA, Nov 3 (Reuters): Indonesia's two largest trade unions said on Tuesday they had filed a judicial review at the country's Constitutional Court to challenge the government's new "Job Creation" law that has sparked widespread protests in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

The government has said the so-called "omnibus" law, which has revised over 70 existing laws, is vital to cut red tape, spur investment and boost labour market competitiveness.

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