December 2023
Ambiguity in the Start of Minimum Wage Negotiations; Regional Wage Reviewed by the Supreme Labor Council
Negotiations for determining minimum wages in Iran are delayed, while the Supreme Labor Council is reviewing regional wages, which labor activists fear may lead to…
Continued Price Increases in Iran; Families Have Spent More Than Last Year
Iran's inflation rate has surged, with consumer prices rising by 44.4% over the past year, significantly impacting household spending. The government claims its monetary policies…
Economic Hardships or Professional Violations; Rise of Hourly House Rentals
The rise of hourly house rentals in Tehran is reported as a violation by real estate officials, yet seen as a necessary income source by…
Workers' Wages in 22 U.S. States Will Increase at the Start of the New Year
Starting January 1, 2024, minimum wages will increase in 22 U.S. states, benefiting about 10 million workers and adding approximately $7 billion to their wages.…
Consequences of Poverty in Healthcare; 150 Emergency Room Escapes Recorded Monthly at a Tabriz Hospital
Poverty in Iran is leading to severe healthcare crises, with hospitals reporting an average of 150 emergency room escapes monthly. This situation highlights the increasing…
Inflation Rate in the United States Decreases for the First Time in Over Three Years
The U.S. inflation rate has decreased for the first time in over three years, falling below three percent, which may lead to a reduction in…
Government Retreats on 1403 Budget; Equalization of Pensioners' Salaries Included
The Iranian government has revised its proposed budget for 1403 after it was rejected by parliament, now including provisions for equalizing pensioners' salaries. This revision…
Food Shortage Threat in Iran; Production and Import of Essential Goods Decreased by 50%
Iran is facing a significant food shortage crisis as imports of essential goods have decreased by 50% over the past eight months, with red meat…
Media Reports on the Eve of the Longest Night of the Year: A Yalda of Regret and Inflation
As Yalda approaches, Iranian media report on the dire economic conditions affecting people's ability to celebrate, highlighting significant inflation and reduced purchasing power. The average…
Dispute Over Wage Rights Escalates; Head of Budget and Planning Organization: No News of a 30 Percent Increase
The head of Iran's Budget and Planning Organization has stated that there will be no 30 percent wage increase for workers, citing concerns over inflation.…
50% Increase in Taxes; Experts Say It Will Worsen Poverty
Iran's government has proposed a 50% increase in taxes in the 2024 budget, which experts warn will worsen living conditions and expand poverty. Critics argue…
A Union Official: We Have 5 Million 'Underground' Workers Without Insurance
Fathollah Bayat, head of the Union of Contract and Temporary Workers, revealed that around 5 million workers in Iran are employed informally without job security…
Parliamentary Joint Commission Accuses Government of Violating 'Seventh Development Plan' Regarding Pensioners' Salary Increase
The Iranian Parliament's Joint Commission has accused the government of violating the 'Seventh Development Plan' by proposing only a 20% salary increase for pensioners instead…