April 2024
Protests by Social Security Pensioners: 'Forget the Hijab, Think About Us'
Pensioners from the Social Security Organization protested in multiple Iranian cities against poor living conditions and government neglect. They voiced support for Tomaj Salehi, a…
A Labor Member of the Supreme Labor Council: The Government Seeks to Mute Workers
The Iranian Minister of Labor is attempting to transfer the authority to set minimum wages from the Supreme Labor Council to the parliament, which has…
Environmentalist in Miankaleh Prevents Unauthorized Construction Material Removal and is Arrested
An environmentalist in Miankaleh, Mahmoud Taghipour, was arrested after he prevented unauthorized construction activities on Ashuradeh Island by the Cultural Heritage Department of Golestan Province.…
One Step Away from 'Depriving' Workers of Wage Determination; An Idea Pursued by the Minister of Labor
The Iranian Minister of Labor is pushing a bill that would transfer the authority to determine minimum wages from labor councils to the parliament, which…
A Former MP Says Raisi is Operating in 'Another Solar System'
A former MP and a sociologist criticize Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for his disconnect from the public and ineffective governance. They argue that the government…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government is Misusing the 'National Housing Fund'
The National Housing Fund in Iran is reportedly being misused for government projects rather than supporting housing needs. The government's failure to implement effective housing…
Housing Crisis Deepens in Iran; Some Income Brackets Cannot Afford Rent
The housing crisis in Iran has intensified, with many income brackets unable to afford even rent. Nasser Rezaei from the New Cities Development Company highlighted…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government Provides False Information About Unemployment Rates
A Tehran-based economic newspaper has criticized the Iranian government for providing misleading unemployment statistics, claiming that the reported decrease in unemployment does not reflect the…
Historic Record of Rent Increases in Iran Broken Under Raisi's Government
The article discusses the record-breaking increase in rental prices in Iran under President Raisi's government, highlighting a significant annual surge in rent that has outpaced…
A Labor Activist Says the 35% Wage Increase is Ineffective; Livelihoods in Distress
Faramarz Tofighi, a labor activist, criticizes the government's 35% wage increase as ineffective in addressing economic disparities, leading to increased crime and social unrest. The…
A Former Labor Ministry Official's Account of Poverty; The Population Below the Poverty Line Doubled and Workers Below the Poverty Line Increased Fivefold
A former Iranian labor official reported a significant increase in poverty, with the population below the poverty line doubling and employed individuals below the poverty…
The Unemployment Rate Among Graduates Reaches 39%
The unemployment rate among Iranian graduates has risen to 39%, with significant disparities between genders and urban/rural areas. This crisis affects even PhD holders, forcing…
A Member of Parliament Says the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade Does Not Provide Cars to Mothers; Another Sign of the Failure of Childbearing Plans
A member of the Iranian parliament has highlighted the failure of government promises regarding childbearing incentives, noting that many mothers are still waiting for cars…