On Saturday, November 11, workers, official employees, and retirees from the oil sector, as well as nurses, held protest gatherings in at least seven cities across Iran. According to the Free Workers Union of Iran, official employees of the Ministry of Oil at the Aghajari Oil and Gas Exploitation Company in Khuzestan province protested, as they have in previous days, against the lack of attention to their demands. Their demands include 'complete removal of the salary cap, elimination of restrictions on retirement benefits, refund of excess tax deductions, full implementation of Article 10 despite legal capacities and authorities, and prevention of encroachment on the oil workers' pension fund.' Protests by oil employees in the continental shelf areas have recently been held daily due to unmet demands. Simultaneously, workers from the National Industrial Steel Group in Ahvaz protested against the non-implementation of job classification plans and unpaid wages, marching and gathering in protest. Reports indicate that protesters chanted slogans such as 'Hossein Hossein, their slogan; theft is their pride,' criticizing the management of the company. The protesting workers also demanded the reinstatement of their dismissed colleagues. Meanwhile, a group of oil retirees in three cities—Tehran, Karaj, and Shahin Shahr—gathered in protest against government encroachment on the oil pension fund and the government's decision to merge pension funds, demanding attention to their grievances. Oil retirees in Alborz province held their gathering in front of the oil pension fund office in Karaj, carrying placards such as 'Our fund is private' and 'Unity, Unity.' Concurrently, several healthcare workers and nurses in Tehran and Arak protested against wage issues and the lack of attention to their problems. According to the Free Workers Union of Iran, the reason for the protest by the nursing staff at Shahid Tajrish Hospital in Tehran was unfair wages and mandatory overtime. Additionally, diesel vehicle drivers in Zabol, Sistan and Baluchestan province, protested against reduced fuel quotas in front of the local governor's office. Over 400 pharmacists gathered in front of the Khorasan Razavi governorate. The protests of social security retirees and employees of Aghajari Oil and Gas continue in several cities in Iran. A member of the Supreme Labor Council stated: 'We demand wages based on different industries.' Protests by retirees and official oil employees have been held in at least five cities in Iran.
Workers, Official Employees, and Oil Retirees Protest in 7 Cities Across Iran
On November 11, workers, oil retirees, and nurses protested in at least seven Iranian cities over unmet demands regarding wages, pension fund security, and working conditions. The protests reflect widespread dissatisfaction with government policies affecting labor rights and economic conditions. This matters as it highlights ongoing labor unrest in Iran amidst economic challenges.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
On November 11, workers, oil retirees, and nurses protested in at least seven cities across Iran, demanding better wages, pension security, and improved working conditions. The protests highlight widespread dissatisfaction with the government's handling of labor issues.
- Protests occurred in cities including Tehran, Ahvaz, and Karaj.
- Demands included the removal of salary caps and protection of pension funds.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced economic challenges, including inflation and unemployment, leading to increased labor unrest. Workers from various sectors are increasingly vocal about their rights.
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