The news agency of the Iranian Human Rights Activists reported on Thursday, December 27, citing statistics about the intensification of security crackdowns by the Islamic Republic of Iran in various sectors in 2024. According to the report by HRANA, over 1,480 incidents related to labor rights, unions, and guilds have been recorded, including 23 arrests of labor activists, 124 summonses to judicial-security authorities, and 636 closures of establishments. The report also noted that 75 individuals were sentenced to a total of 890 months in prison, of which 780 months were for punitive imprisonment and 110 months for suspended sentences. In 2024, approximately 1,220 guild gatherings were held, most of which were related to wage demands, protests against poor economic conditions, and objections to the ineffective management of government institutions. The report emphasizes that the number of individuals prosecuted in the guild sector has increased by 47% compared to 2023. Furthermore, the report states that in 2024, 9 labor activists or defenders of workers' rights were sentenced to a total of 301 months of punitive imprisonment, with 10 trials and 9 interrogations in security-judicial institutions, alongside 7 suicides and 4 cases of self-immolation among workers also recorded this year. According to HRANA, over 4,560 layoffs or adjustments, about 600 cases of unemployment, and 11 factory closures were among the recorded labor-related incidents. The report emphasizes that at least 685 individuals were killed in workplace accidents in 2024, and over 4,540 cases of physical injuries to workers during work were reported. The registered labor protests and strikes this year also exceeded 1,370, most of which were related to wage demands. Workers are deprived of many of their basic rights in Iran due to the government's prohibition of their guild activities, including strikes and the establishment of independent labor unions, and they have always witnessed wage suppression. Nevertheless, the level of labor protests in Iran has significantly increased in recent years.
Security Crackdowns on Workers and Guilds Intensified in 2024
In 2024, the Iranian government intensified security crackdowns on workers and guilds, leading to over 1,480 recorded incidents, including arrests and imprisonments. The report highlights a significant increase in labor protests related to wage demands and poor economic conditions, reflecting growing discontent among workers.
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📰 What Happened
Iran intensified security crackdowns on workers and guilds in 2024, leading to numerous arrests and protests.
- Islamic Republic of Iran crackdown labor activists, workers' rights defenders
- Islamic Republic of Iran arrest labor activists
- Islamic Republic of Iran sentence labor activists
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government is increasingly cracking down on labor rights, leading to significant unrest.
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