June 2023
A Retiree Rights Activist: The Government's Economic Promises Are Unachievable
Alireza Heydari, an economist and retiree rights activist, criticizes the Iranian government's economic promises as unrealistic, citing high inflation and lack of public trust in…
Workers' Unsuccessful Efforts to Adjust Wages; Iranian Media Cites Turkey's Government Actions as Examples
Iranian workers have unsuccessfully sought wage adjustments amid rising inflation, with government officials opposing these efforts despite legal provisions allowing for mid-year adjustments. Comparisons are…
Labor Protests Against the Seventh Development Plan; Reza Shahabi: They Have Unveiled 'Modern Slavery'
Workers from the Doroud Cement Factory protested against the anti-labor provisions of the Seventh Development Plan, claiming it threatens their rights. Reza Shahabi, a jailed…
Condemnation of Davood Razavi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, to 5 Years in Prison
Davood Razavi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for charges related to national security, which the labor syndicate argues stem…
Minister of Labor Opposes Wage Increase: 'I Did Not Promise'
Minister Solat Mortazavi stated that the government will not adjust workers' wages in response to inflation changes, despite previous commitments. Labor activists are demanding a…
Reza Shahabi, Imprisoned Labor Activist: Expel the Islamic Republic from the International Labour Organization
Reza Shahabi, an imprisoned labor activist, has called for the expulsion of the Islamic Republic from the ILO due to its oppressive policies against workers.…