Ensuring Freedom of Association and Fair Employment at ITS
ITS recognises and upholds labour rights for all employees, including the freedom of association and collective bargaining. These principles apply equally to all staff members, including women and international employees, ensuring that the university maintains a fair, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
To strengthen this commitment, ITS supports and facilitates structured platforms that promote employee welfare and empowerment.
Koperasi Pegawai Republik Indonesia (KPRI) ITS
ITS is committed to upholding the labor rights of all its employees, including the fundamental freedoms of association, assembly, expression, and collective bargaining. KPRI ITS, an employee organization founded on September 17, 1981, and legally constituted under Entity Number 5089/BH/11/81, aims to:
- Increasing the knowledge of management and members through cooperative education, financial investment, and entrepreneurship.
- Developing new and sustainable businesses in the real sector to improve the welfare of members.
- Empowering the economic capacity of members by connecting/promoting member-owned businesses, including providing business capital loans.
- Utilizing continuous technological developments in the cooperative’s operational and service businesses.
- Providing optimal financial solutions for members, in the form of savings, loans, financing, and capital.
- Contributing to the social and economic development of the ITS community.
KPRI membership is open to all ITS employees, regardless of gender or nationality, ensuring fair and equal access for everyone. The active participation of women within KPRI reflects the absence of gender-based barriers, while international staff can easily join by submitting proof of employment, demonstrating the cooperative’s inclusivity. KPRI provides a range of services, including savings and loan programs for ITS employees, as well as innovative initiatives such as K-1 Mart, e-store services, and business collaborations with partners, all aimed at enhancing employee welfare and meeting the diverse needs of the ITS community.
University Leadership Development Center (ULDC)
The University Leadership Development Center (ULDC), under the Directorate of Human Resources and Organization (SDMO), serves as a strategic unit to strengthen leadership capacity, enhance employee competence, and uphold fair employment practices across all levels of ITS. Established in 2023, ULDC continues to expand its initiatives in 2024 to promote inclusivity, professional growth, and recognition of labor rights, including freedom of association and equal opportunities for women and international staff.
The ULDC is structured into three main divisions: Leadership & Managerial Development, Talent Management, and Culture Transformation. These divisions provide platforms for employees to develop leadership skills and reach their full potential, aligning with ITS’ commitment to fair treatment and collective participation in institutional growth.
Throughout 2024, ULDC has actively implemented various professional development programs for lecturers and staff. Among these are the Writing Bootcamp Series, which focuses on sharpening academic writing skills, teaching writing, and writing for research. These capacity-building programs aim to strengthen academic quality and research communication across the university.
ULDC also collaborated with international partners, including Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), to conduct leadership and communication workshops. These initiatives demonstrate ITS’ dedication to fostering inclusive professional development, ensuring that all employees, regardless of gender, background, or nationality, have equal access to training and opportunities for career advancement.
Dharma Wanita Persatuan ITS
For women staff, ITS supports the Dharma Wanita Persatuan ITS, a well-established organisation operating across the university, faculty, and departmental levels. It serves as both a professional and social platform that empowers women employees through capacity-building, leadership, and community engagement programs. The organisation also acts as a medium for expressing aspirations and supporting women’s participation in decision-making processes within the university community.
OWSD Indonesia National Chapter
Since 2024, ITS has served as the host institution for the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Indonesia National Chapter, reinforcing its dedication to inclusivity, gender equality, and fair representation across academic and professional environments. Through this role, ITS actively promotes women’s leadership and participation in science, connecting ITS women researchers to national and international networks. Initiatives such as the Fostering Diversity in Science program and the OWSD Inclusive Collaborative Research (OWSD-ICR) scheme encourage inclusive, interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity building.
These initiatives collectively ensure that women scientists and staff at ITS have equal access to professional development, recognition, and leadership opportunities, reflecting ITS’ institutional commitment to gender equality, labour rights, and inclusive employment practices.