The livelihood protests of various groups in Iran continued on Sunday, August 8, with strikes by oil and gas workers in Gachsaran and gatherings of retirees from the Social Security Organization, retirees from the steel industry, and nurses. A number of retirees in the cities of Rasht, Ahvaz, Shush, and Kermanshah gathered in front of Social Security offices to protest their "livelihood situation." According to the Iranian Labor News Agency, ILNA, the demands of these protesting retirees include "restoration of pensions, receiving salaries above the poverty line, access to free medical services, and improving welfare services and restoring the independence of the Social Security Organization." Reportedly, retirees in Rasht chanted, "They have plundered the country, they have made us miserable." In Kermanshah, protesters shouted, "Half salaries, even if you stay silent, this is it." The protesting retirees also chanted, "The inflation is dreadful, it has taken over the market" and "Unity, protest, against poverty and corruption." In Ahvaz, retirees chanted, "Where is the inflation control, don’t lie to the people," "Military, civil, Social Security, unity, unity," "Our rights can only be obtained on the streets," and "The bankrupt government has drawn its sword." In Shush, Karkheh, and Haft Tappeh, retirees protested, "Enough of oppression and tyranny, our table is empty." Additionally, a group of retirees from the steel industry gathered in front of the Steel Retirement Fund, demanding "implementation of equalization, payment of overdue claims, ensuring the implementation of medical commitments according to the steel regulations, and increasing their salaries for the year 1402 based on the inflation rate." According to news reports, on Sunday, August 8, oil and gas workers in Gachsaran also went on strike in protest of "the implementation of Article 10 for all employees, reducing unjust taxes, removing salary ceilings, and removing retirement bonus ceilings." Furthermore, reports from Tehran indicate that several nurses at Khomeini Hospital (a thousand-bed facility) protested on Sunday against "overdue payments and the implementation of nursing tariffs." Livelihood protests are ongoing in Iran, while former Justice Minister Mostafa Pourmohammadi stated, "We must be realistic and accept that public satisfaction among the people is low today, and the government plays a very important role in this regard." Star Rahmani, a labor rights activist, previously described the issue of workers' livelihoods in Iran as a "struggle for life and death."
Continued Protests by Nurses and Retirees in Several Cities in Iran: They Have Plundered the Country
Protests by retirees and nurses in Iran have intensified, with demands for better pensions, higher salaries, and improved medical services. Demonstrators in various cities expressed their frustration over economic hardships and government inaction. These protests highlight the growing discontent among the population regarding economic conditions.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Protests erupted across several Iranian cities by retirees and nurses demanding better pensions, salaries, and medical services amidst economic hardships. Oil and gas workers also went on strike over employment conditions.
- Protests occurred in cities like Rasht, Ahvaz, Shush, and Kermanshah.
- Demands include restoration of pensions, salary increases, and better medical services.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been facing severe economic challenges, exacerbated by international sanctions and internal mismanagement, leading to widespread public dissatisfaction.
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