Workers at the 'Parch Paper Nature Cellulose' factory continued their strike on Wednesday, May 5, gathering in front of the Shush County Governor's office. According to ILNA, these workers had succeeded in a meeting with members of the Shush County Security Council on Tuesday, May 4, to reinstate about 100 of their dismissed colleagues, but they still demand a change in their employment status from contractor to contractual and job security. Meanwhile, the Shush County Security Council has given the employer of the 'Parch Paper Nature Cellulose' factory a three-month opportunity to change the workers' employment contracts. ILNA noted that the workers want the contracting company operating in this industrial unit, which 'accepts no responsibility or commitment to the workers,' to be removed. The strike and protest gathering of the workers at the Parch Paper Nature Cellulose factory began on May 1, following the shutdown of some production lines and the dismissal of about 100 of their colleagues, in front of this industrial unit and the governor's office. Approximately 600 workers are employed in the old Parch paper mill and about 250 workers in the Nature Cellulose unit, which has been operational since 2021, under the management of the Parch Paper Holding. Labor protests have expanded in various regions of Iran in recent years. Among the reasons for these protests, which manifest as strikes and gatherings, are low wages, unpaid salaries and benefits, layoffs, and privatization.
Strike of Workers at 'Parch Paper Nature Cellulose' Continues; 100 Dismissed Workers Reinstated
Workers at the Parch Paper Nature Cellulose factory are on strike demanding better employment conditions and job security after the dismissal of around 100 colleagues. They have managed to reinstate some workers but continue to push for changes in their employment status. This situation reflects broader labor unrest in Iran over issues like low wages and job security.
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📰 What Happened
Workers at the Parch Paper Nature Cellulose factory are on strike demanding better employment conditions after the dismissal of around 100 colleagues. They have successfully reinstated some workers but continue to seek changes in their employment status and job security.
- Approximately 600 workers are employed at the Parch paper mill and 250 at the Nature Cellulose unit.
- The strike began on May 1, following layoffs and production line shutdowns.
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📚 Background
Labor protests in Iran have been increasing due to economic hardships, including low wages and job insecurity, which have led to widespread strikes across various sectors.
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