March 2024
Statistical Center: Inflation Rate Above 40 Percent, but 'Decreasing'; Raisi's Deputy: Meaning of 'Decreasing Inflation' is Not Rising Prices
The Statistical Center of Iran reported that inflation remains above 40% for the third consecutive year, but state officials claim a decrease in point-to-point inflation…
Reza Salmanzadeh's Nowruz Message from Qazalhasar Prison: 1403 is the Year of Justice-Seeking Until Freedom
Reza Salmanzadeh, a political prisoner, has declared 1403 as the Year of Justice-Seeking Until Freedom in a message from prison. He is currently in critical…
Government's Hand in Determining Minimum Wage Exposed: 20% Proposal and Widespread Protests
The Iranian government has proposed a 20% increase in the minimum wage, which has sparked widespread protests among workers who demand a higher minimum wage…
Calculation by the Center for Islamic Labor Councils of Tehran; the livelihood basket is 32 million and 850 thousand tomans
The Center for Islamic Labor Councils of Tehran announced that the livelihood basket for workers is 32 million and 850 thousand tomans, which may complicate…
A Member of the Wage Committee of the Supreme Labor Council: With This Wage, Workers Cannot Even Afford Food
A member of Iran's Supreme Labor Council has criticized the current wage structure, stating it fails to meet the basic needs of workers, especially in…
Human Rights Organization: Pressures on Prisoners in Urmia Central Prison Continue
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network reports ongoing harassment and abuse of prisoners in Urmia Central Prison, particularly following a letter from over 800 prisoners demanding…
Government Officials Announce Wage Meeting on Tuesday; Workers' Representative: We Are Uninformed
The Iranian Minister of Labor announced a meeting to discuss wages, but workers' representatives claim they are uninformed about the proceedings. The delay in addressing…
The Government Begins to Whisper Opposition to Article 41 of the Labor Law; Raisi's Deputy: We Have Limitations for Increasing Workers' Salaries
The Iranian government, represented by Deputy Davood Manzoor, has expressed concerns over increasing workers' salaries due to expected inflation, while labor activists argue for a…