Permasalahan buruh migran Indonesia : Kasus TKW Jawa Barat

Abstract

Indonesian Women Migrant Workers (tenaga kerja wanita/TKW) are mostly found to fill the position of domestic helper (pembantu rumah tangga/PRT) abroad. Various human right violations that occurred have shown the weak position of TKW in relation with agent and employer. The violation occurred in private space with lack of witness cause the difficulties in case handling, thus the TKW is somehow like slaves in modern world. To create dependency of TKW existence and fate from their employer's generosity, various efforts should be taken to increase TKW's bargaining position. This paper reviews various problems of TKW, particularly those from West Java, and brings recommendation to increase their bargaining position.