10.47313 Women and Internationalization Of Labour

Women and Internationalization Of Labour

Abstract

This study aims to uncover the problems experienced by Indonesian
Migrant Workers (hereinafter abbreviated as PMI) in Saudi Arabia, and find
the right solution to anticipate the emergence of PMI problems in Saudi
Arabia. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach by taking case
studies on PMI who had problems who were currently being accommodated
in the Shelter of the Jeddah Consulate General as many as 52 people. Data
collection techniques were carried out by combining three techniques, namely
documentation, observation and in-depth interviews. Data collection is carried
out first by collecting records or profiles of problematic PMIs. Next, determine
expert informants, namely selecting 10 PMIs representing each category. In
addition, conducting an in-depth interview with the Manpower Technical Attache
of the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah as a key informant. The results
show that the various problems experienced by PMI are: (1) The Consulate
General in Jeddah has absolutely no information about who, how many PMIs
are in the area of the Consulate General in Jeddah, making it difficult to monitor
their whereabouts; (2) PMI does not have access to outgoing communications
because the employer (kafil) has closed all access to communications; (3)
PMI’s understanding of work-related issues in Saudi Arabia is weak, because
in general they are only tempted by the sweetness of working in Saudi Arabia.
Solutions offered to the Government; (1) Strengthening/Revising Manpower
Regulations that every manpower who will go to work Abroad must record who,
where and the Syarikah it is at the local Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of
Indonesia; (2) Strengthening the work agreement between PMI and syarikah/
kafil regarding the provision of communication access, so that there are reports
on PMI’s condition periodically to the Consulate General; (3) Every Higher
Education in Indonesia takes the role of conducting socialization to PMI’s
regional pockets in Indonesia regarding regulations, rights and obligations of
PMI as well as self-preparation before leaving for Foreign Affairs.