Workers protest in Indonesia: What is the root cause of the problem?

University students hold a sign reading 'Refuse Omnibus law' during a protest against the government's labor reforms bill in Jakarta. — Reuters

JAKARTA and several other cities in Indonesia have witnessed massive protests for several days now. Protests that sometimes turned violent, involving thousands of people from various groups, the majority of whom are university students and workers, are expected to continue until next week.

Their anger is over an employment bill (also called Omnibus law) which was introduced by the Indonesian government in the House of Representatives in early 2020 and was passed earlier this month.