April 2024
Determining Wages in Parliament Aimed at Reducing Protests; Minister of Labor's Move to Silence Workers
The Iranian Minister of Labor proposes that the parliament determine the minimum wage to reduce worker complaints, which critics argue silences labor voices. This move…
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…
Reuters: ByteDance Prefers to Shut Down TikTok in the U.S. Rather than Selling It
ByteDance prefers to shut down TikTok in the U.S. rather than sell it, following a new law that mandates divestment within a year. This decision…
Supplementary National Security Budget on Joe Biden's Desk; U.S. Senate Approves Aid Bills for Ukraine and Israel
The U.S. Senate approved a national security budget that allocates billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. President Biden supports the measures and plans…
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…
Technology Giants Compete for Survival in the Costly Age of Artificial Intelligence
Major technology companies like Google and Microsoft are investing heavily in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure to stay competitive. Google has introduced a new AI…
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi Remain in Detention Without Resolution After Two Months
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi, two journalists, have been detained for two months without legal representation or family contact. Their arrests are part of a…
Continuing Criticism Over Mosque Construction in Qeytarieh Park; Tehran Municipality Ignores Opponents
The Tehran Municipality is facing backlash over plans to build a mosque in Qeytarieh Park, with a campaign gathering 120,000 signatures against it. Mayor Alireza…
Warning from a Labor Activist about 'Absolute Poverty' of Pensioners: The 2024 Wage is Approved Contrary to the Law
Hassan Izadan, a labor activist, warns that the approved wage for 2024 will plunge many pensioners into absolute poverty. The increase in wages is seen…