Workers’ demonstration colors Surabaya today, here are the contents of their demands

KabarJawa.com – The atmosphere in the city of Surabaya seems busier than usual. Since noon, waves of workers from various districts and cities in East Java have started moving towards the city center to take part in a demonstration centered in front of the East Java Governor’s Office on Jalan Pahlawan.

The action carried out on Thursday (27/8) was not only from Surabaya, but also from Sidoarjo, Gresik, Mojokerto, Pasuruan, Tuban, Probolinggo, Jember, Lumajang, Jombang and Malang. Reportedly, the participants in this action are members of the East Java Workers’ Alliance/Trade Union Movement (Gasper).

So, what are they demanding in today’s demonstration? The following is a complete explanation.

The Main Demands of the Workers

At the location of the action, thousands of workers expressed their demands directly. It was reported that the spokesperson for the East Java Trade Union Alliance Movement (Gasper), Jazuli, explained that the main focus of today’s action was to urge the provincial government to increase the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP).

According to Jazuli, the workers requested that the East Java UMP for 2026 be set at IDR 3,356,349. This figure is considered the most realistic to suit current living needs.

Action Mass Movement Routes

Before arriving at the East Java Governor’s Office, a mass of workers first gathered on Jalan Frontage A. Yani at around 11.00. Once the crowd was sufficient, they began to move along a predetermined route.

The direction of movement of the protesters started from Jalan Wonokromo, then headed to Jalan Raya Darmo, continuing to Jalan Basuki Rahmat.

After that, the group moved to Jalan Embong Malang, continued towards Jalan Baluran, entered Jalan Bubutan, and finally arrived at Jalan Pahlawan as the central point for conveying aspirations.

UMP Increase Protest

So in conclusion, the content of the demands of the workers’ demonstration in East Java today is about an increase in the 2026 UMP. It is known that the workers are demanding IDR 3,356,349.

Later, it was also discovered that the action took place in the Surabaya City area and took place starting at noon WIB. So, that is complete information regarding the labor action that was held in Surabaya today. ***