Surabaya, East Java – Hundreds of workers in East Java took to the streets again Friday to oppose the 2011 City Minimum Wage (UMK), which they deemed inadequate and against the aspects of decent living needs.

The rally was also held in conjunction with World Human Rights Day on Dec. 10. The workers marched from the Joyoboyo bus terminal in Surabaya to the East Java governor's office and were escorted by the police.

In his address, Jazuli, one of the protesters, urged East Java Governor Soekarwo to revise the 2011 UMR set last month. According to Jazuli, the 2011 UMK had failed to heed workers' demand of improving their welfare.

"The amount of the 2011 UMK is too low and unable to help workers in improving their welfare," exclaimed Jazuli.