The Iranian government is increasingly violating workers’ rights to peaceful assembly and association. Dozens of labor and independent trade union activists are in prison for speaking out in defense of workers.Human Rights Watch called for the government to end the crackdown and free labor rights advocates in anticipation of International Workers’ Day on May […]
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Iranian Labour Minister impeached in fiery session
Iran’s Parliament voted to remove the Minister of Labour today, Sunday February 3, during a volatile session steeped in accusations and conflict.
Children illegally counted in inflated Iranian labour statistics
In the last series of Iranian labor force statistics, the Statistical Center of Iran changed two fundamental definitions to artificially lower the official unemployment rate: that of “work,” and that of “employment.”
Hunger-striking activist attracts international concern
Twenty days into a hunger strike by jailed Iranian labour activist Reza Shahabi, labour organizations in various countries have expressed concern regarding Shahabi’s health.
Labour activist Reza Shahabi goes on hunger strike following mistreatment
Imprisoned labour activist Reza Shahabi has once again gone on hunger strike to protest his maltreatment in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison, opposition reports suggest.
Labour activist arrested before Workers’ Day
Iranian labour activist Zabiollah Bagheri was arrested in Esfahan this week, according to the Committee of Human Rights Reporters.
100,000 labour layoffs in last year, says official
GVF — More than 100,000 Iranian workers lost their jobs in the past year alone, says the head of Iran’s House of Labour.
Labour leaders cite widespread layoffs
Iranian workers are in crisis, and the manufacturing sector is experiencing dire problems, Iran’s House of Workers has announced.
Jailed activist begins hunger strike
Jailed Iranian labour activist Reza Shahabi has begun a dry hunger strike, his wife revealed today.
Laid-off workers protest at Labour Ministry
Workers laid off from the Shahab Car Manufacturing Company protested against their dismissal today in front of the Iranian Ministry of Employment and Social Security, calling for intervention on their behalf.