The Conflict Transformation And Role Of Regional Representative Council (Dpd Ri) A Case Study Of Conflict Management Between Pt Freeport Indonesia And The Workers

Abstract

Papua is a province in Indonesia that has a lot of natural resources, including gold mining in Timikia Papua. The mining activities managed by PT Freeport, despite its economic benefits, generate social conflict as well. The social conflict between PT Freeport management and its workers has been going on for a long time. This research examines the role of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) in mediating the conflicts between PT Freeport management and its workers. The research methodology used is qualitative, in which field observations and interviews were conducted with three key informants, workers, PT Freeport Management, and DPD RI Leaders. The results show that the conflict resolution mediation carried out by the DPD RI has not been successful. Each party involved in the conflict insisted on their own respective principles. In addition, the conflict between PT Freeport's SPSI (All Indonesian workers' union) workers had economic, social, political, and security impacts.