RADAR TULUNGAGUNG – The East Java Provincial Government has officially established the 2026 Regency Minimum Wage (UMK) for Tulungagung at Rp2,628,190.
This decision was formalized in the East Java Governor’s Decree announced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Responding to the decree, Willy Tjaksono, Vice Chairman for Organizational and Human Resources of the Tulungagung Regency Board of the Indonesian Employers’ Association (APINDO), stated that the 2026 UMK set by the provincial government is higher than the initial proposal submitted by the Tulungagung Wage Council.
In reaching this decision, the East Java Provincial Government applied an alpha of 0.8, resulting in a 6.4 percent increase.
“Although in terms of percentage, it reflects a slight decrease of 0.1 percent compared to 2025,” he explained yesterday (25/12).
Regarding the decision, Willy expressed his hope that all business entities in Tulungagung would accept and implement the UMK determination with sincerity and comply with the regulations ratified by the government.
“We hope the entire business community can accept this decision gracefully and adhere to the established UMK regulations,” he asserted.
Furthermore, Willy emphasized the importance of maintaining healthy industrial relations and avoiding practices that could potentially harm workers.
- He cautioned against labor violations, such as non-implementation of the UMK, withholding workers’ BPJS social security rights, or the practice of retaining original diplomas.
“The business sector must avoid industrial relations disputes, such as failing to implement the UMK, neglecting mandatory BPJS payments, withholding diplomas, or demanding payment from employees to reclaim their rights,” he stated.
According to him, to ensure the welfare of employees and laborers, companies are mandated to fulfill all workers’ rights in accordance with current laws and regulations.
This includes registering employees for both Employment and Health BPJS and paying the required contributions, except during job training periods.
“The government’s decision is a strategic step toward fostering a growing economy, a healthy industrial and investment climate, and guaranteed social welfare,” he added.
Willy further noted that compliance with wage policies is expected to support the regional development vision, specifically in realizing a Tulungagung that is advanced, prosperous, and ethical.
“This is not merely about the UMK figure; it is about building a labor ecosystem that is fair, sustainable, and dignified,” he remarked.
Additionally, Willy clarified that the employers’ association was not surprised by the East Java Provincial Government’s decision to set the 2026 Tulungagung UMK higher than the Wage Council’s proposal.
According to him, factual conditions on the ground have indicated a surge in community economic activity over recent months.
“The association is not caught off guard. Current data shows that community consumption levels have been consistently high over the last quarter, further bolstered by the launch of the MBG program which has increased the demand for basic commodities,” he said.
He explained that during the plenary session to determine the 2026 Tulungagung UMK, all members of the Wage Council were aware of the possibility that the Governor of East Java might set the UMK higher than the regional agreement.
This possibility had been a point of consideration since the beginning of the discussions.
“It was conveyed during the plenary session that the potential for a higher UMK determination existed, and we have fully taken that into account,” he concluded. (sri/c1/rka)