PERAN INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) TERHADAP PEMENUHAN HAK PEKERJA MIGRAN INDONESIA DI TIONGKOK (STUDI KASUS DI PROVINSI TAIWAN)

Abstract

Taiwan is a primary destination for many Indonesian migrant workers due to its rapid economic growth and demand for labour. However, these workers often face the risk of exploitation. The National Agency for the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (BNP2TKI) recognizes several problems encountered by Indonesian workers in Taiwan, including industrial issues such as unpaid wages and excessive placement fees. The rights of migrant workers are protected under the framework of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which is tasked with promoting fair and decent employment conditions. This study identifies and analyses these issues using the framework of institutional liberalism and the concept of international organizations. Employing a qualitative method, the study finds that the ILO’s role in protecting the rights of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan remains insufficient, as many workers continue to experience mistreatment. Between 2017 and 2020, reported issues included physical abuse, wage theft, unilateral termination, undocumented employment, and other forms of exploitation. Despite the ILO’s presence and efforts, migrant workers in Taiwan continue to protest and demand their rights. The ILO, as an international organization and a non-state actor, plays a facilitative role in international labour cooperation but faces limitations in enforcement.