Free Workers' Union of Iran
اتحادیه آزاد کارگران ایران
Labor Union
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View Timeline →Arrest of Three Civil Activists in Sanandaj Following International Women's Day Ceremony
Three civil activists were arrested in Sanandaj following an International Women's Day ceremony, believed to be linked to their participation in protests against mandatory hijab…
Labor Union Criticizes Medicalian Government's Efforts to Undermine Workers' Livelihoods
The Free Workers Union of Iran has criticized Minister Ahmad Meidari for allegedly working with other government officials to undermine workers' livelihoods by proposing deceptive…
Tehran Bus Workers' Syndicate: Immediate Halt to Executions
The Tehran Bus Workers' Syndicate condemned the confirmation of death sentences for civil activist Pakhan Azizi and others, calling for an immediate halt to executions.…
Several Labor and Teacher Organizations Demand the Abolition of the Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
Labor and teacher organizations in Iran have condemned the death sentences for political prisoners, particularly Pakhshan Azizi, and called for the abolition of the death…
Uncertainty Continues Over the Situation of Mehdi Jahangiri, Detained Worker
Mehdi Jahangiri, a labor activist and former student, was arrested by security forces during a protest over power outages in Tehran. His family has been…
Evin Prison Officials Oppose Leave for Nasrin Javadi, Retired Worker
Evin Prison officials have denied Nasrin Javadi, a 68-year-old retired worker, medical leave despite her poor health and the hospitalization of her only child. This…
Teachers', Retirees', and Workers' Unions Support 'Campaign for the Freedom of Rasoul Badaghi'
Teachers' and workers' unions in Iran are rallying support for Rasoul Badaghi, a jailed teacher, demanding his release after years of imprisonment for advocating teachers'…
Continued Condemnation of Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi: The Aim is to Spread Fear in Social Movements
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist in Iran, has been sentenced to death on charges of rebellion after a trial deemed unfair by labor organizations. The…
Hunger Strike in Adelabad Prison; Mohammad Davari Protests 'Injustice' Against Prisoners
Mohammad Davari, a labor activist in Adelabad Prison, has gone on a hunger strike after being transferred to solitary confinement for protesting against injustice and…
Exclusive; Dozens of Retired Teachers Arrested by Government Forces in Tehran
Dozens of retired teachers were arrested by government forces during a protest in Tehran demanding better salaries and healthcare. The Coordinating Council of Teachers' Trade…
Statements from Labor Organizations on International Workers' Day: Prison and Exile Sentences for All Activists Should Be Revoked
On International Workers' Day, several labor and teachers' organizations in Iran issued a statement demanding the release of imprisoned activists and the cancellation of their…
Reaction of 4 Labor and Professional Organizations in Iran to the Islamic Republic's Attack on Israel: Adventurous and Detrimental to the Poor's Livelihood
Four labor and professional organizations in Iran condemned the Islamic Republic's recent missile and drone attacks on Israel, labeling them as reckless and harmful to…
Ambiguity in the Approval of the 'Seventh Development Plan' in the Expediency Discernment Council; Amoli Larijani Opposes Increasing Retirement Age
Sadegh Amoli Larijani, head of the Expediency Discernment Council, has opposed the increase in retirement age, raising concerns about the government's economic policies amid high…
Over 400 Pharmacists Gathered in Front of Khorasan Razavi Governorate
Over 400 pharmacists protested in Khorasan Razavi against the largest drug shortage in 40 years, severe infant formula shortages, and insurance debts causing pharmacy bankruptcies.…
International Public Services Supports Iranian Workers: Human Rights Must Be Respected
The International Public Services adopted a resolution supporting Iranian workers' rights and human rights violations at its congress in Geneva. The resolution calls for the…
Continuation of Livelihood Protests with Gatherings of Retired Government Employees in at Least 6 Provinces of Iran
Protests by retired government employees continued across multiple Iranian provinces, highlighting their grievances over poor living conditions and unmet demands. The gatherings reflect widespread discontent…
Continuation of Livelihood Protests; Employees of 'Abfa' Company in Shush Held a Protest Gathering
Employees of the 'Abfa' company in Shush protested over unpaid wages and poor working conditions, highlighting a broader issue of wage disputes affecting workers across…
Exclusive; Free Workers Union of Iran: Workers' Rights Violations Have Reached Catastrophic Dimensions
The Free Workers Union of Iran has called for international action against the Iranian government for widespread repression of workers' rights, emphasizing the dire situation…
Labor Protests Against the Seventh Development Plan; Reza Shahabi: They Have Unveiled 'Modern Slavery'
Workers from the Doroud Cement Factory protested against the anti-labor provisions of the Seventh Development Plan, claiming it threatens their rights. Reza Shahabi, a jailed…
Tehran Bus Workers' Syndicate Calls for Abolition of Death Penalty for Political and General Prisoners
The Tehran Bus Workers' Syndicate condemned the recent executions of three young protesters and called for the abolition of the death penalty in Iran. They…