Grab—Vietnam drivers conducted wildcat strikes protesting unilateral changes to take-home pay without discussion or negotiation
Grab workers in Vietnam conducted a series of multi-regional wildcat strikes protesting Grab's unilateral changes to driver pay structures. Workers cited ineffective internal dispute resolution mechanisms and unequal bargaining power. Drivers stated Grab 'shut down the app whenever they want' and judged code of conduct violations without discussion or negotiation. Workers used Facebook to build solidarity and coordinate strikes due to lack of formal organizing channels. The strikes exposed Grab's claim that 'flexible work arrangements empower workers' as contradicted by its heavy-handed, non-negotiable approach to changing compensation.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Worker Rights | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Worker Rights | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.500 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (medium ×1) × confidence (0.50)