Continued Widespread Strikes by Workers in Iran; Women's Activists Express Support for Labor Strikes

Continuing the widespread strikes and protests by workers in Iran, on Thursday, April 26, several taxi drivers in Astara and a group of nurses at Shahid Rajaei Hospital in Shiraz protested by striking and gathering due to their unmet demands. Additionally, a group of staff from the Baft Steel Office in Kerman went on strike in protest against the lack of wage increases according to their proposed list. Meanwhile, a number of farmers from Isfahan held a protest gathering in front of the Isfahan governorate. In this context, a group of women activists from the 'Women, Life, Freedom' revolution and the women's movement issued a statement supporting the nationwide strikes of oil, petrochemical, and other industry workers. In the statement, signed by activists such as Yasaman Aryani, Raha Ahmadi, Monireh Arabshahi, and Leila Mirghafari, it is stated: 'We, the women activists of the Women, Life, Freedom revolution and the women's movement, stand with you revolutionary, fighting, and striking workers, and in the eighth month of the Women, Life, Freedom revolution and on the eve of International Workers' Day, we declare that your nationwide strike as fighting workers is of great importance and will undoubtedly strengthen the front of struggle against the exploitative regime that has systematically attacked the people.' The signatories of this statement further emphasized: 'We firmly believe that the labor movement and the women's movement are in an unbreakable bond with each other, and have a long history in the struggle against discrimination and inequality in all dimensions. Now, as the Women, Life, Freedom revolution, through the tireless efforts and struggles of active women, students, youth, and teenagers, is advancing further, and alongside the protests of workers, retirees, teachers, nurses, and healthcare staff, is set to dismantle the oppression, injustice, and plundering from Iranian society, this round of nationwide strikes by you workers, as one of the most oppressed and suppressed sectors of society, can certainly play a decisive role in the progress and victory of this revolution.' It is noteworthy that the livelihood protests and strikes began in the early hours of the year 1402 and have continued in various cities across Iran.