January 2024
Continuing Fatal Work Incidents in Iran; Death of a Welder and a Poultry Worker
Two workers have died in separate work incidents in Iran, highlighting ongoing safety issues in the workplace. A welder died from an accident involving machinery,…
Despite Government's Insistence on Regional Wage Determination; Wages Will Be Set by Previous Method
The Supreme Labor Council has decided to continue with national wage determination instead of adopting regional wages, despite government pressure. Critics argue that regional wages…
Statement from Workers of National Steel Group of Ahvaz on the Third Day of Strike
Workers of the National Steel Group of Ahvaz are on strike due to unmet demands, criticizing local officials for their treatment and warning of a…
Second Day of Strike by Workers of National Steel Group in Ahvaz
Workers at the National Industrial Steel Group in Ahvaz are on strike for the second day, demanding the implementation of a job classification plan that…
Workers in Food Poverty; Bread and Sugar Replace Meat and Dairy on Tables
The article discusses the rising food poverty among Iranian workers, who are increasingly substituting bread and sugar for meat and dairy due to financial constraints.…
Uncontrolled Inflation and the Dream of 'Population Growth'; Up to 500,000 Abortions Occur Annually
The head of the Nafas Headquarters reported that up to 500,000 abortions occur annually in Iran, primarily among married couples, attributing this to economic hardship…
Further Delay in Payment of 17-Year-Old Claims of Retirees from a Telecommunications Company; Still Shrouded in Ambiguity
Retirees from the Iran Long-Distance Telecommunications Factory have not received their claims for 17 years, with recent promises leading to further delays. Approximately 1,300 retirees…
Report from an Agency on Fraudulent Employers; Misuse of Documents and Employee Cards
A report reveals that fraudulent employers in Iran are exploiting workers' personal documents and financial information, exacerbated by workers' lack of legal knowledge. Experts highlight…
Warning About the Consequences of 'Regional Wage'; Migration of Workers to Cities Intensifies
The Iranian government is pushing for a 'regional wage' system, raising concerns among experts about wage suppression and increased migration of workers from rural areas…
Strike at 9 South Pars Refineries; Contract Workers in Oil-rich Regions Gather in Ahvaz
Workers at nine refineries in South Pars have gone on strike demanding better wages and working conditions, while contract workers in Ahvaz are protesting for…
A Union Official: Protesting Nurses in Iran Have Received 'Six-Month Suspension from Service' Orders
Nurses in Iran are facing severe repercussions for protesting their working conditions, including six-month suspensions. The country is experiencing a significant nurse shortage, with over…
Continued Conflict Between Parliament and Government; A Representative: The Media Commotion by 'Manzoor' is Due to Employee Salaries
The Iranian Parliament and Government are in conflict over the 2024 budget, particularly regarding employee salary increases. A parliament representative criticized the Planning and Budget…
Budget Dispute for 2024; Reaction of the Budget and Planning Organization to the Joint Commission's Resolutions: Resolutions Have Financial Burden and Are Not Final
The Iranian Parliament and government are in a dispute over the 2024 budget, with the Budget and Planning Organization rejecting recent resolutions from the Joint…
Fire at Cosmetics Factory Leaves Over 50 Injured
A fire at the Zhaleh Nour cosmetics factory in Simin Dasht injured at least 53 workers, with 4 in critical condition. The cause is under…
Continued Opposition to Government's Efforts to Change Wage Determination Formula; A Labor Official: Conditions for Implementing 'Regional Wage' Are Not Met
Labor officials in Iran are opposing the government's attempts to implement regional wage determination, arguing that conditions for such a system do not exist. They…
Consequences of Drought and Economic Recession | Conversion of Pistachio Orchards to Charcoal Workshops; A Worker Falls into the Furnace
A worker died in Rafsanjan after falling into a charcoal furnace, highlighting the dangers of unsafe working conditions exacerbated by drought and economic recession in…
Lack of Safety Continues to Claim Workers' Lives; Death of a Worker Due to Fall from Building
A construction worker in Kermanshah died after falling from a building due to lack of safety equipment. The situation for workers in Iran is dire,…