Workers from the South Pars gas refinery gathered for the ninth consecutive week in another Protest Tuesday, pursuing their labor demands. The Telegram channel of the Workers' Council for Organizing Protests of Contract Oil Workers reported on Tuesday, October 10, that among the demands of the contract workers were the 'reinstatement of Hojjat Rezaei, the dismissed representative of the workers, implementation of previous agreements regarding entitlement leave and payment of camp rights, and proper implementation of the job classification plan for all contract workers.' Other demands included changes in the working conditions and wages of contract drivers, implementation of the classification plan for non-owner drivers, and non-discriminatory enforcement of a 14 days on, 14 days off work schedule for administrative and support workers. In this context, the ILNA news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Republic's Workers House, wrote: 'These protests are conducted in conjunction with the Association of Contract Workers of the South Pars Gas Complex.' According to this report, 'This association took responsibility for organizing these protests in a letter sent to the governors of Kangan and Assaluyeh on July 31, in protest of the unfulfilled promises of government and employer officials.' Numerous labor protests have been held in South Pars by workers over the years. Labor protests are not limited to this region and have occurred in many areas of Iran, some of which have faced security and judicial responses from the Islamic Republic. Reasons for these protests, which take the form of strikes, gatherings, and marches, include delayed wage payments, low wage levels, worker dismissals, privatization of industrial and production units, or their closure. Protests by retirees from telecommunications and oil and gas industries have occurred in several cities in Iran. Wages have lagged 120% behind inflation over six years. Rasul Khadem stated: 'Workers who lost their lives were used as 'slaves' for a piece of bread.' Ali Daei remarked: 'Officials are thinking about Gaza, Lebanon, and Iraq, not Iran.' Retired protesters commemorated the victims of the Tabas mine.
Ninth Gathering of Workers from South Pars Gas Refinery in Protest Tuesdays
Workers from the South Pars gas refinery have been protesting for nine weeks, demanding better working conditions and the reinstatement of a dismissed representative. The protests reflect broader labor issues in Iran, including delayed wages and privatization concerns. This ongoing unrest highlights the growing discontent among Iranian workers.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Workers from the South Pars gas refinery have been protesting for nine consecutive weeks, demanding better working conditions and the reinstatement of a dismissed representative. Their demands include the implementation of previous agreements and improved conditions for contract workers.
- Protests have been ongoing for nine weeks.
- Key demands include reinstatement of a worker representative and better working conditions.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of labor protests driven by economic hardship, inflation, and dissatisfaction with working conditions. The energy sector is particularly sensitive due to its economic importance.
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