Iran’s coroner’s office announced this week that the incidence of fatal workplace accidents has risen by 14 percent.
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Worker protests reach no resolution
Over 600 metalworkers gathered in front of Iranian ministry of labour and social security as negotiations with government officials regarding their demands reached an impasse.
Strikes on the increase as factories close down
Workers at four major Iranian factories went on strike this week, protesting against poor wages and a lack of proper contracts.
Intelligence Ministry agents arrest 60 worker rights activists
Intelligence Ministry agents arrest 60 worker rights activists The detainees, arrested last Friday, are members of the Coordinating Committee to Help Form Workers’ Organization in Karaj.
3,000 Laid Off in One Week
Figures published after the first of May indicate unprecedented conditions for workers in Iran and point to the deteriorating state of affairs on a daily basis.
Worker protest against unpaid wages
A group of 800 workers at Metal Industries of Iran gathered in front of the president’s office to demonstrate against rights violations.
Do you know what it means to be destitute?
Akbar Falahzadeh describes the deteriorating situation for workers in the Islamic Republic with ever-rising inflation, the decline of the manufacturing sector and mismanagement of the economy.