Asia Pacific Currents

Australia Asia Worker Links
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Asia Pacific Currents

Stories and issues from the Asia Pacific region with a labour and grassroots perspective. Regular interviews with activists from countries in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Australia-Asia Worker Links.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    2025 Philippines Elections and Labor Issues

    Today we speak with Luke Espiritu, a Filipino labour leader and a campaigner for workers rights and social justice. A trained lawyer, Luke has dedicated himself to fighting for the rights of the lowest paid workers in the uber driving and transport sector. Luke is the PLM senate candidate for the upcoming 2025 elections and a founding member of PLM - the Partido Lakas ng Masa (Party of the Laboring Masses, PLM).Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

  2. OCT 11

    New initiative in the Asia Pacific & Sri Lankan elections

    Today we speak with Noel Colina about the Initiatives for Workers Solidarity – Asia and the Pacific (IWSAP) as well as the inaugural conference being held in Bangkok in November this year. And we also speak with Aran Mylvaganum from the Tamil Refugee Council about the outcome of the recent Sri Lanka elections.If you want to get in touch with Noel Colina, his email address is coordinator@apwork-sol.org.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

  3. OCT 4

    Chhim Sithar is Free! The struggle at NagaWorld continues

    On this week’s show, we hear an extended interview with Chhim Sithar, who led a high-profile strike at a Phnom Penh hotel and casino called Naga World. She was released from prison on Monday 19 September and has promised to continue the fight for workers who are demanding better wages and working conditions. Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

  4. SEP 27

    Kanaky commemorates Invasion Day

    News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We play an interview first broadcast on Tuesday breakfast where 3CR’s Emma interviews Sarah, who is a founding member of Free Kanaky Solidarity Naarm, about Kanaky Invasion Day.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

  5. SEP 20

    News from around the region

    News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Due to some technical issues we couldn't bring out our feature story for the week (but we managed to get it for our October 12 show so check out that podcast)Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

  6. SEP 13

    Free the Refugees! The Legacy Caseload

    Today we hear from 3 refugees who are legacy caseload refugees about the current campaign for permanent visasAsia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

  7. SEP 6

    Free Kanaky Solidarity

    News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear speak with Cathy and Sarah, both founding members of Free Kanaky Solidarity Naarm, reporting on the recent return of a solidarity mission to Kanaky.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

  8. AUG 30

    International Day for the Disappeared

    News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear from Stephanie Rabusa from Karapatan about some of the issues and commemorations for the International Day of the Disappeared.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

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Stories and issues from the Asia Pacific region with a labour and grassroots perspective. Regular interviews with activists from countries in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Australia-Asia Worker Links.

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  • Creator
    Australia Asia Worker Links
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2024
  • Episodes
    387
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Asia Pacific Currents

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