Workers

Free Union of Iranian Workers: Suppression of workers is to intimidate society

Following the issuance of heavy sentences to a number of labor activists and the police attack on a gathering of HEPCO workers and the beating of…

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Workers' rallies and protests continue despite Hassan Rouhani's advice

Qazvin meter workers gathered in front of the city's Friday prayer leader's office. But Hassan Rouhani advised the workers to solve the problems…

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Amnesty International condemns harsh sentences for labor and civil society activists in Iran

Amnesty International issued a statement on Monday condemning the issuance of heavy prison sentences to labor and civil society activists in Iran…

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Heavy sentences in Haft Tappeh case | Lawyer Esmail Bakhshi: We expected these sentences due to political manipulation

While the issuance of heavy sentences to labor activists in the Haft Tapeh case has been met with widespread protests, the lawyer…

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Atefeh Rangriz, a women's and workers' rights activist, was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison and 74 lashes.

Atefeh Rangriz, a women's and workers' rights activist who was arrested during International Workers' Day protests in Tehran, was released by…

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Intensification of security pressures on political and labor activists

Within two days, a signatory of Khamenei's resignation statement and Noushin Jafari's sister were arrested, and four labor activists were sentenced to prison...

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After the head of the judiciary, Iran's deputy prosecutor also became a creditor to the workers: They are agitators!

Saeed Omrani, Iran's Deputy Prosecutor General for Combating Narcotics and Organized Crime, said "factors and elements" in...

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Protesting workers are in debt! Raisii: They are pursuing other goals

While the increasing economic and livelihood problems in Iran have led to protests from various segments of the population, including workers, to receive...

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