March 2024
Depth of the Livelihood Crisis in Ramadan; Daily Wage 250,000 Tomans, Iftar and Suhoor Costs 650,000 Tomans
Iran faces a severe livelihood crisis as the cost of basic meals during Ramadan far exceeds the daily wage of workers. With inflation rates soaring,…
Government's Hand in Determining Minimum Wage Exposed: 20% Proposal and Widespread Protests
The Iranian government has proposed a 20% increase in the minimum wage, which has sparked widespread protests among workers who demand a higher minimum wage…
The Inflation Puzzle; 35% Inflation Forecast for Food Products in the New Year
The Central Bank of Iran's prediction of a 20% inflation rate for the next year has been met with skepticism from experts, who forecast food…
Lufthansa Ground Staff in Germany to Strike This Weekend
Lufthansa ground staff and security employees at Frankfurt and Hamburg airports are set to strike this weekend due to wage dissatisfaction, affecting over 200,000 passengers…
Dollar Hits 61,000 Tomans in Iran; Expert: Central Bank Auctioned Coins at '93,000 Tomans per Dollar'
The price of the US dollar in Iran has surged to 61,000 tomans, breaking historical records, while the Central Bank auctioned gold coins at an…
The Government Begins to Whisper Opposition to Article 41 of the Labor Law; Raisi's Deputy: We Have Limitations for Increasing Workers' Salaries
The Iranian government, represented by Deputy Davood Manzoor, has expressed concerns over increasing workers' salaries due to expected inflation, while labor activists argue for a…
One Day After the 'Elections' in Iran; Dollar Surpasses 60,000 Tomans
Following the recent elections in Iran, the US dollar surpassed 60,000 tomans amid minimal voter turnout, prompting criticism from economists regarding the government's handling of…
Promise of Wage Meetings Starting This Week; Workers: Inflation of 42% and a 25 Million Toman Livelihood Basket Should Be the Basis
The Iranian Minister of Labor announced that wage determination meetings will start this week, but workers are worried about delays and the government's intentions to…