Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare
October 2026
Meydari: We Will Certainly Achieve Major Economic Victories
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare emphasized the government's resilience against economic challenges due to sanctions, asserting that significant economic successes are…
Maidari: 5 Social Security Medical Centers in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari to be Completed Within a Year
The Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare announced plans to complete five unfinished medical centers in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari within a year. This development…
Maidari's Explanation on the Increase of Voucher Amount
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare announced an increase in the value of vouchers for eligible individuals from one million to one…
Meydari: Expectations from the Ministry of Labor Should Be Realistic and Within Capacity
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare, Meydari, stated that expectations from his ministry should be realistic due to the economic siege the…
Meydari: Equalization of Salaries for a Group of Retirees Has Not Been Implemented Due to Legal Complexities
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare announced that the equalization of salaries for some retirees has been delayed due to legal issues.…
Minister of Labor: Subsidy Increases Will Affect Approximately 44 Million People
The Iranian Minister of Labor announced that subsidy increases will benefit around 44 million citizens, with details shared with the Planning and Budget Organization. This…
Minister of Labor Arrives in Shahrekord for Two-Day Visit
Ahmad Midari, the Minister of Labor, has arrived in Shahrekord for a two-day visit. This visit is significant as it highlights the government's focus on…
Is There a Possibility of Removing Subsidy Cards for Some Individuals?
The Deputy Minister has indicated that some individuals may lose their subsidy cards, but applications for those who have not yet registered are still being…
The Necessity of Accurate Safety Data Registration in Mines
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has stressed the importance of accurately recording safety data for mines in national systems. This initiative…
Worrying Decrease in Mandatory Insured Individuals / Possibility of Losing 1.2 to 1.4 Million Jobs
The Iranian Deputy Minister reported a significant drop in mandatory insured workers, with over a million leaving the formal job market and an increase in…
Those Left Behind in Increasing Voucher Amount Granted a Second Registration Opportunity + Details
The Iranian government has provided an additional week for citizens to complete forms related to increasing voucher values. This initiative is part of social welfare…
Is the Two-Month Payment of Subsidy Cards True?
The head of the Ministry of Cooperatives denied claims about a two-month delay in subsidy card payments. Complaints from stores regarding payment discrepancies are under…
Facilitation of Insurance Record Registration for About One Million Workers in Over 13,000 Workshops
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has announced a new initiative allowing employers to register overdue insurance records for nearly one million…
Job Centers Should Become the Human Resources Arm of Businesses
The Deputy Minister of Employment and Entrepreneurship has called for a significant transformation in job centers to better connect skilled workers with employers. This change…
Technology, Demand, and Tourism: The Three Main Drivers of the Creative Industries
The head of a government group highlighted the importance of technology, demand, and tourism in developing Iran's creative industries. This statement underscores the need for…
Shahid Rahimi Hospital in Birjand Returns to Service with the Presence of the Minister of Labor
Shahid Rahimi Hospital in Birjand is set to resume operations following efforts by local representatives and the involvement of the Minister of Labor. This development…
Announcement of Nursing Tariffs from November/ Recruitment of 4,000 New Healthcare Workers in Social Security
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has announced the revival of the Nursing Department and the introduction of new nursing tariffs from…
Guidelines for Identifying and Classifying Household Economies Approved and Published
The Iranian Cabinet has approved new guidelines for the identification and classification of household economies, proposed by the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare.…
Fayyazi: The Impeachment of Midari in the Twists and Turns of Announcement
Representative Fayyazi has revealed evidence of unqualified appointments within Shasta and its subsidiaries. Despite efforts from lawmakers, the impeachment process for the Minister of Cooperatives,…
The Value of Subsidy Cards Increased for 11 Million People + Details
The Iranian government has increased the value of subsidy cards by 500,000 Toman for about 11 million citizens. This decision is part of ongoing economic…
Increase in Voucher Amount for Beneficiaries of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and Welfare Organization
The Iranian government has increased the voucher amount by 500,000 tomans for around 11 million beneficiaries of the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and the Welfare…
Government's Executive Step to Increase Voucher Credit / Ministry of Labor Assigned Responsibility
The Iranian government has decided to increase the credit of vouchers and identify target groups for this initiative. The Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social…
Latest News on the Increase of Voucher Credit by the Government
The Iranian government has delayed the implementation of a plan to increase voucher credit until financial resources are confirmed. This involves the Ministry of Cooperatives,…
Use of Modern Tools to Benefit from 'Calabarg'
The Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has announced initiatives to utilize modern tools for the implementation of the 'Calabarg' system. This development is…
Union of County Development and Construction Cooperatives to be Established Within Two Months
The Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives plans to establish a union of county development and construction cooperatives in the next two months. This initiative aims to…
End of Income Decile Classification in Food Subsidies: New Household Classification Method Announced
The Iranian Minister of Cooperation, Labor, and Social Welfare announced a shift from traditional income decile classification to a new method focusing on household financial…
Launch of Special 'Wallet' for Retirees/ Purchasing Power to Increase by Up to 5% + Details
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has announced a pilot program for a special financial 'Wallet' for retirees, aimed at improving their…
Receipt of the Social Commission's Report on the Impeachment of the Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare
The Iranian Parliament's presiding board has received a report from the Social Commission concerning the impeachment of the Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare.…
Important News Regarding the Payment of Pension Arrears for Retirees in May
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has announced when retirees will receive their delayed pension payments for May. This announcement is significant…
Important News for Pensioners: Payment Schedule for Arrears Announced
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has revealed when pensioners of the Social Security Organization will receive their delayed payments for Ordibehesht.…
We are working to address some of the problems and deprivations in Golestan
The Deputy for Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare emphasized the importance of parliamentary resolutions for addressing issues in Golestan…