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Industrial Relations Dispute

Disputes that occur in industrial relations involve employers, namely companies, and employees or workers. Disputes or conflicts that occur between companies and workers often arise because of differences in interests. Companies that have a desire to obtain maximum profits, but on the other hand, workers who want to get the highest possible wages from their work and get a decent life, show that there are differences in interests.[1]

Law Number 2 of 2004 concerning Settlement of Industrial Relations Disputes (hereinafter referred to as Law Number 2 of 2004) also stipulates that disputes or conflicts within the scope of industrial relations include disputes of rights, disputes of interests, disputes over termination of employment, and disputes between trade unions/labor unions only within one company.

Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower in conjunction with Law Number 2 of 2004 mandates that disputes that occur between workers and employers are based on the principle of deliberation to reach a consensus.

Flow of Industrial Relations Dispute Resolution

The dispute resolution mechanism that occurs in industrial relations must first be used or started with…