Rahmat Wibowo posted incident documentation accusing PT. Amazon Web Services Indonesia of corporate non-compliance, alleging it ignored two formal bipartite meeting invitations, displaying bad faith, avoidance of accountability, and violation of due process, without acknowledging his own termination for professional misconduct.

Amazon Indonesia Non- Compliance with Dialogue Process {INCIDENT DOCUMENTATION] Corporate Non-Compliance with Dialogue Process On two separate occasions, PT. Amazon Web Services indonesia was formally invited to participate in bipartite meetings to address workplace disputes and operational concerns. ‘Amazon Web Services (AWS) What happened: First Meeting - April 30, 2026 Formal invitation (SU-AWS-2026/04/001) issued April 28, 2026 Scheduled: 15:00-17:00 WIB at their office (Sinarmas MSIG Tower, Jakarta) Confirmation deadline: April 29, 2026 Result: No response. No show. No explanation. Second Meeting - May 6, 2026 Follow-up formal invitation (SU-AWS- 2026/04/002) issued April 30, 2026 Scheduled: 13:00-14:00 WIB at their office (same location) Confirmation deadline: May 5, 2026 Result: No response. No show. No explanation. What this reveals: Bad Faith Behavior: When a company invites dialogue, accepts invitations, but then fails to show—twice—it signals unwillingness to address concerns through legitimate channels. Avoidance of Accountability: By not showing up, PT. Amazon indonesia avoided the opportunity to present its side of the story, clarify concerns, or negotiate solutions. Violation of Due Process: Bipartite meetings are a foundational mechanism in labor disputes and corporate conflict resolution. Dismissing them without explanation undermines the entire framework of good- faith negotiation. Documentation Matters: This non- compliance is now formally documented. It will be used as evidence of systemic unwillingness to cooperate in further legal proceedings. Why this matters: In Indonesia, corporate law and labor regulations emphasize dialogue before escalation to formal litigation. When a corporation ignores two formal invitations to dialogue, it: Forfeits the opportunity to resolve matters amicably Creates a documented record of bad faith Shifts the narrative in any subsequent formal complaint or litigation Demonstrates disregard for local governance frameworks The inevitable consequence: When dialogue fails due to corporate non- compliance, disputes move to formal channels: Administrative complaints to relevant ministries Police reports (if applicable) Civil litigation Public documentation and media coverage For corporate leaders: Ignoring formal invitations to dialogue is not a strategy. It's a liability. Your absence from the negotiating table doesn't make concerns disappear—it just ensures they'll be raised in more formal, more public, more costly proceedings. When invited to dialogue, show up. Listen. Explain. Negotiate. The alternative is far more expensive. 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