April 2024
Forensic Medicine Reports 2,115 Deaths in Workplace Accidents
The Forensic Medicine Organization reported that 2,115 individuals died from workplace accidents last year, marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year. The majority of…
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…
Tehran Justice Deputy: We Have No Money, the 'Child and Adolescent Protection Law' is in Limbo
The Deputy of the Tehran Justice Department has highlighted the lack of budget and regulations as reasons for the stalled implementation of the Child and…
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…
Strike of Workers at 'Parch Paper Nature Cellulose' Continues; 100 Dismissed Workers Reinstated
Workers at the Parch Paper Nature Cellulose factory are on strike demanding better employment conditions and job security after the dismissal of around 100 colleagues.…
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…
Floods in Sistan and Baluchestan Claim 3 Lives; Disrupt Communication Routes for 300 Villages
Severe flooding in Sistan and Baluchestan has led to three fatalities and disrupted communication for 300 villages. Local officials report significant infrastructure damage and criticize…
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…
Workers at Karun 4 Dam Owe Two Months of Wages and Bonuses; Continuation of Wage Arrears Saga
Workers at the Karun 4 Dam are owed two months of wages and bonuses, highlighting ongoing issues with wage arrears affecting various sectors in Iran.…
Disabled Individuals Receive Neither Bonuses Nor Pension Adjustments; Government Fails to Meet Commitments
Disabled individuals in Iran are facing severe neglect from the government, with unpaid bonuses and unresolved pension adjustments. Protests have erupted as activists demand better…
Debate Over Wages Continues; Labor Activists Say Labor Minister is Violating the Law
Protests continue over the minimum wage set by Iran's Supreme Labor Council, with labor activists claiming the Labor Minister is violating laws regarding wage determination.…
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…
Global Gold Price Breaks Records, Bringing Coin Prices in Iran Close to 43 Million
Global gold prices have surged, significantly impacting gold coin prices in Iran, which are nearing 43 million tomans. This increase is attributed to geopolitical tensions…
Explosion of Prices in the Currency Market; Value of Subsidies Reduced from $43 to $5
The Iranian government is facing criticism as the value of cash subsidies has drastically decreased from $43 to $5 amid soaring inflation and currency devaluation.…
Transfer of Saeed Madani from Evin Prison to Damavand; Lawyer: 'It Violates Prison Regulations'
Saeed Madani, a political prisoner, has been transferred from Evin Prison to Damavand Prison without an exile order, raising concerns about the legality of the…
Government Announces Implementation of Third Phase of Electronic Coupon; ILNA: No Impact on People's Livelihoods and Just Propaganda
The Iranian government announced the third phase of the Fajraneh electronic coupon plan, claiming it will help low-income families, but critics argue it is merely…