Free Workers Union
Labor organization
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View Timeline →Understanding the Iranian Protests: Causes and Implications
The Iranian protests, sparked by widespread discontent over economic issues and political repression, involve various segments of society including students and workers. The protests are…
India Limits 10-Minute Grocery Deliveries to Protect Workers
India has mandated that delivery platforms reduce their 10-minute grocery delivery services due to safety concerns for workers. This decision involves various delivery companies and…
Protests Erupt in Iran Amid Economic Collapse
Protests have surged in Iran due to the deteriorating economic situation, with citizens expressing their frustrations over rising inflation and unemployment. The protests involve a…
Iranian Free Workers' Union: The Freedom-Seeking of Teachers, University Professors, and Youth Cannot Be Suppressed
The Iranian Free Workers' Union condemned the dismissal of teachers and university professors, emphasizing that repression cannot suppress the freedom-seeking movements of educators and youth.…
Train Ticket Prices Increased by 30%
Train ticket prices in Iran have increased by 30% following a previous doubling of domestic flight prices, leading to higher demand for train travel. This…
End of 10-Day Leave; Ismail Ahmadi, Labor Activist, Returned to Prison in Ahar
Ismail Ahmadi, a labor activist, has returned to Ahar Prison after a 10-day leave. He was sentenced to 9 months in prison and 70 lashes…
Retirees, Workers, and Protesting Drivers Hold at Least Four Gatherings
Retirees, workers, and drivers across Iran have held protests demanding better wages and living conditions. The protests highlight widespread dissatisfaction with economic conditions, including rising…
Confirmation of Retirement Age Increase; Controversial Legislation to Take Effect in Two Weeks
Iran has confirmed an increase in the retirement age set to take effect in the upcoming year, raising concerns about job opportunities for younger generations…
Third Day of Strike at National Steel Group in Ahvaz; Workers Block Company Gates
Workers at the National Industrial Steel Group in Ahvaz have entered their third day of strike, blocking company gates in protest against the suspension of…
Steel Workers on Fifth Day of Strike: If Our Problem Is Not Solved, Ahvaz Will Be Catastrophic
Steel workers in Ahvaz are on their fifth day of strike, demanding solutions to their grievances. The Ministry of Labor has urged them to pursue…
Two Labor Organizations Condemn 'Brutal Punishment' of Whipping for 17 Workers of National Steel Group
Two labor organizations condemned the sentencing of 17 workers from the National Industrial Steel Group to whipping and fines for protesting their working conditions. The…
Economic Protests in Kermanshah and Kurdistan; Retirees: The Government's Work is the Plunder of the People's Money
Protests by retirees in Kermanshah and Kurdistan continue as they demand better pensions and respect for their rights. The protests highlight widespread dissatisfaction with government…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Market Strike in Cities of at Least Three Provinces
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, shopkeepers across several Iranian cities, particularly in Kurdish provinces, organized a coordinated strike to protest. This action highlights…
Strike of One Thousand Contract Workers at Chadormalu Mine in Yazd Enters Second Day
A strike involving around one thousand contract workers at Chadormalu Mine in Yazd has entered its second day, protesting management's neglect of their demands. The…
Mawlawi Abdolhamid: If Detaining Us Solves People's Problems, Then Imprison Us
Mawlawi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian authorities for failing to address the people's problems, suggesting that if detaining protesters could solve these issues, they should imprison…
At Least 31 Steel Workers in Ahvaz Arrested Amid Ongoing Protests
At least 31 workers from the National Steel Company of Ahvaz have been arrested amid ongoing protests over unpaid wages and working conditions. The protests…
Truck Drivers in Iran Strike Again
Truck drivers across Iran have resumed their strike due to rising costs and low freight rates, demanding significant increases in their pay. The government has…
Response of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company to Worker Suicide News: Do Not Fuel Rumors
A seasonal worker at Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company committed suicide after being denied a wage advance, prompting the company to request that rumors not be…
Empty Table: 200 Retirees Gather in Front of the Organization for Planning and Budget
Approximately 200 civil retirees protested in front of the Organization for Planning and Budget in Iran, demanding better living conditions and the implementation of pension…
Hundreds of Workers from Hepco and Azar Ab Factories Gather in Arak
Workers from two factories in Arak protested due to unpaid wages and insurance issues. Hundreds participated in separate gatherings, highlighting ongoing labor unrest in the…