BWI’s Indonesian affiliate, The HUKATAN Federation, marking its 28th anniversary, held its 7th Congress at the Grand Pasundan Hotel in Bandung on 14-17 October 2025. Seventy-five delegates attended, representing various provinces and districts across Indonesia. The Congress adopted the theme "Building an Independent and Democratic Trade Union." The theme aims to promote organizational independence through membership dues and other efforts that do not conflict with the principles of the struggle for unionisation.

Nursannah Marpaung, President of HUKATAN, stated in her opening remarks that independence is a necessity and non-negotiable. "Independence will lead us to a stronger position as an organisation that strives for the welfare of its members." Nursannah is the first woman president in the organisation's history.

Apolinar Tolentino, BWI Asia Pacific representative, who attended the Congress, in his solidarity message, noted that future challenges are increasingly difficult due to technological changes, digitalisation, and AI developments that are impacting the world of work in the various industries where BWI is present. "Strong organisational work to expand the BWI sector is an increasingly significant challenge in the future," he said. He also called for broader solidarity, particularly in support of BWI affiliates in Myanmar, which are facing repression from the military junta. "BWI hopes that HUKATAN will adopt a resolution on Myanmar at its Congress," he said.

The congress closed with the successful election of Marpaung as President for a second term and Parulian Sianturi as Secretary General.