Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific

On February 7, Indian gig workers under the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers unions went on strike, fighting against falling incomes, arbitrary blocking of worker IDs, and lack of fundamental protections, following nationwide stoppages by 150,000 workers on January 26.
About 8,000 Punjab Roadways and PRTC contract workers held a statewide strike on Wednesday, demanding reinstatement of 34 terminated workers, regularisation of services, and withdrawal of the contract system, which they describe as exploitative, amid fears of private players operating on government-notified routes.
Queensland Urban Utilities workers in Australia are striking for higher pay, with The Services Union representing 160 administrative and technical workers, rejecting a 12 percent pay rise offer over three years, and seeking wage parity with Brisbane City Council, as cost of living rises and customer prices jump.