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Workers Face Threat Of Layoffs

A worker finishes their work at a small garment factory in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia, on June 26, 2026. Labor union representatives report that the number of layoffs had already exceeded 23,000 workers as of May 2026, with projections indicating further increases potentially affecting tens of thousands more. The layoffs are linked to global geopolitical conditions and a development model that relies heavily on labor flexibility. (Photo by Afriadi Hikmal/NurPhoto)