Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) reaffirms its commitment to decent work and fair employment relations by recognising employees’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. These rights form an important part of the university’s commitment to an inclusive, respectful, and accountable working environment.
Recognition of Employees’ Freedom of Association
Under the university’s applicable employment policies, employees are entitled to exercise their lawful rights to form, join, and participate in recognised trade unions or employee organisations. This recognition applies to academic and non-academic personnel and is intended to ensure that employees can express their collective interests without discrimination based on gender, employment status, or nationality, in accordance with applicable laws and institutional regulations.
The university recognises that employees’ freedom to organise is an essential element of fair employment relations. Employees should be able to participate in lawful employee organisations without intimidation, retaliation, or unfair treatment because of their membership or participation.
Supporting Collective Bargaining and Constructive Dialogue
UNNES supports constructive dialogue between employee representatives and the university on employment conditions, employee welfare, workplace concerns, and other matters related to employment relations.
Through its established procedures, collective bargaining or other legally recognised forms of employee representation may provide a channel for discussing employment conditions and seeking mutually acceptable solutions. The process is intended to encourage transparency, respect for employee representation, and compliance with applicable labour regulations.
Where formal collective bargaining arrangements or collective labour agreements apply, they are implemented in accordance with the relevant legal framework and the authority of the parties involved.
Equal Recognition for All Employees
The university’s commitment to labour rights extends to eligible employees regardless of gender or nationality. Relevant policies and procedures are communicated through accessible institutional channels so that employees can understand their rights and the mechanisms available for representation and dialogue.
UNNES also seeks to ensure that employee organisations and representatives can participate in employment-related discussions within the scope of applicable laws and institutional arrangements.
Strengthening Decent Work and Institutional Accountability
By recognising freedom of association and supporting collective bargaining, UNNES contributes to the promotion of decent work, employee participation, and fair employment relations. These commitments support Sustainable Development Goal 8, particularly the protection of labour rights and the promotion of safe, inclusive, and sustainable working environments.
