Free Union of Iranian Workers
اتحادیه آزاد کارگران ایران
Labor organization
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View Timeline →Labor Organizations Condemn Reinstatement of Death Sentence Against Sharifeh Mohammadi
Labor organizations in Iran condemned the reinstatement of the death sentence against Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, calling for its immediate cancellation. This case highlights…
Continued Labor Protests in Iran; Workers and Drivers of 'Fajr Jam' Gather
Workers and drivers at the Fajr Jam gas refinery in Iran protested for their labor rights, including job security and fair wages. Simultaneously, laid-off workers…
Emphasis by Dozens of Organizations and Civil Activists on the Necessity of Organizing Protests and Strikes
Around 120 student and civil organizations in Iran called for organized nationwide protests and strikes to counter government repression and warmongering. They emphasized the importance…
Prison Officials Deny Nasrin Javadi's Leave Despite Her Child's Critical Condition
Nasrin Javadi, a jailed labor activist, has been denied leave to care for her critically ill son despite legal provisions allowing for such leave. Her…
Revolutionary Court Sentences Labor Activist to Imprisonment, Forced Residency in Divandareh, and Other Penalties
Farhad Sheikhi, a labor activist in Iran, has been sentenced to one year in prison and various restrictions by the Revolutionary Court for 'propaganda against…
Death of a Female Student Due to Preventing Medical Staff from Entering Dormitory
Kimia Torkashvand, a student at Bu Ali Sina University, died after security prevented medical staff from entering her dormitory for 40 minutes following her suicide…
Nahid Khodajoo, Labor Activist, Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison
Nahid Khodajoo, a labor activist, was arrested by Iranian security forces and transferred to Evin Prison, where she is to serve a five-year sentence for…
Mustafa Zamani Arrested in Isfahan Refinery; Reza Aghdasi Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in Tehran
Mustafa Zamani, a labor activist, was arrested in Isfahan while Reza Aghdasi was sentenced to four years in prison for security charges. The arrests highlight…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, Labor Activist, Transferred to Sanandaj Prison
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, was transferred to Sanandaj Prison after being arrested on December 5. Her family has faced challenges in contacting her, raising…
Hrana: Reza Aghdasi, imprisoned labor activist, has been denied medical care
Reza Aghdasi, a deaf labor activist and veteran, is being denied medical care in Evin prison despite suffering from multiple illnesses. He faces serious charges…
Strike at National Industrial Steel Group in Ahvaz; Labor Activist: Workers Have No Choice but to Protest for Survival
Workers at the National Industrial Steel Group in Ahvaz have gone on strike due to the CEO's decision to ban 21 workers and failure to…
Strike of Thousands of Isfahan Steelworkers; Workers Demand 30% Wage Increase
Thousands of workers at the Isfahan Steel Company went on strike demanding a 30% wage increase and better working conditions. The protest highlights ongoing labor…
Increased Protests Over Pensioners' Situation; Media: Necessity to Maintain 'Legal Coefficient' at Retirement
Protests are escalating in Iran against the government's decision to increase the retirement age, with media highlighting issues related to pension calculations. The Free Union…
Reza Aghdasi, Labor Activist, Tried in Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court
Reza Aghdasi, a deaf labor activist and former employee of Iran Khodro, was tried in Tehran without legal representation on charges related to national security…
Nasrin Javadi's Health Condition Worsens, Imprisoned Labor Activist
Nasrin Javadi, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran, is facing severe health issues due to inadequate medical care and harsh prison conditions. Despite medical recommendations…
Protests Likely to Intensify as Inflation Control Promises Fail; Workers Seek Wage Increases
Ali Khodaei, a member of Iran's Supreme Labor Council, criticizes the government's failure to control inflation and calls for wage increases to match inflation rates.…
Telecommunications Pensioners Gather in 16 Cities; Security Forces Prevent Assembly in Tehran
Telecommunications pensioners protested in 16 cities across Iran, demanding better benefits and the implementation of regulations, while security forces prevented a gathering in Tehran. The…
Empty Tables of Workers in Front of Khuzestan Governor's Office; 'They Don't Pay Us, Death to America'
Workers from the National Steel Group of Ahvaz protested in front of the Khuzestan Governor's Office demanding overdue wages and better working conditions. The protests…
Mahmoud Salehi, Kidney Disease-Affected Labor Activist, Arrested
Mahmoud Salehi, a labor activist suffering from kidney disease, was arrested after dialysis treatment in Iran. His prison sentence was reduced from nine years to…
Reza Shahabi Returned to Prison One Hour After Being Transferred to Hospital
Reza Shahabi, a labor activist and imprisoned board member of the Tehran Bus Workers' Syndicate, was returned to prison shortly after being hospitalized despite medical…