Free Union of Workers of Iran
Labor organization
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View Timeline →Arrest of Jalil Mohammadi and Interrogation of Two Other Labor Activists in Sanandaj
Jalil Mohammadi, a labor activist, was arrested in Sanandaj without a judicial order, allegedly for participating in a strike against death sentences for two Kurdish…
Iran's Prison Organization Opposes Medical Leave for Nasrin Javadi
Iran's Prison Organization has denied medical leave for Nasrin Javadi, a 67-year-old labor activist suffering from severe health issues after 600 days in prison. This…
Continued Protest Gatherings Amid Rising Execution Risks for Many Convicts
Protests erupted in Iran as families of death row prisoners gathered to demand a halt to executions amid rising death sentences. The protests occurred in…
Continued Security and Judicial Crackdowns on Labor and Guild Activists in Iran
Security forces in Iran have intensified crackdowns on labor activists ahead of International Workers' Day, summoning and interrogating several members of labor unions. The Free…
Activities of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Agro-Industry Suspended Until Further Notice
The Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Agro-Industry has temporarily suspended operations due to ongoing worker protests over unpaid wages. CEO Omid Asadbik cited irresponsible actions by certain…
Five Labor Organizations Demand 'End to Poverty' and 'Abolition of Repression' in Iran
Five independent labor organizations in Iran have issued a statement demanding an end to poverty and repression amid ongoing protests that have resulted in over…
Wife of Reza Shahabi and 50 Detained Protesters Released
Robabeh Rezaei, the wife of imprisoned labor activist Reza Shahabi, and 50 others were released after being detained during a protest. Shahabi's health is reportedly…
Concerns from Two Labor Organizations About the Health Condition of Jafar Azimzadeh
Jafar Azimzadeh, a labor activist in Iran, has been hospitalized due to severe health issues while on an indefinite hunger strike protesting against security charges…