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Cement workers in Isfahan, Iran, go on strike over unpaid wages On 23rd December 2018, workers of Naeen Cement Corporation in the city of Naeen in Isfahan province, Iran, went on strike over unpaid wages. […]
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Iran: cement workers protest expulsion of their colleague – employer promises to reinstate him
On 22nd December 2018, workers of Karun cement factory in Khuzestan, Iran, protested against the expulsion of one of their colleagues. The workers gathered in front of the factory’s office building and demanded that their […]
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Workers of cement factory in Khuzestan, Iran, protest over unpaid wages
On 23rd December 2018, workers of a cement factory in Masjed Solyeman in Khuzestan province, Iran held an assembly to protest over unpaid wages and insurance. Around 100 workers who haven’t been paid for […]
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Workers of Noshahr Power Station in Mazandaran province, Iran, protest over unpaid wages
On 23rd December 2018, workers of Noshahr Power Station (electricity) in Mazandaran province, Iran, held an assembly to protest over the non-payment of their wages. The workers, who haven’t been paid for several months, are […]
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Four more children lose their lives to “unsafe schools” in Iran
On 18th December 2018, a girls’ school in Zahedan province in Iran caught fire and four children lost their lives. The over-crowded small classroom did not have any safety standards and an oil heater […]
Political Prisoners
Atena Daemi, hope for many in Iran, must be freed!
Atena Daemi is known as an Iranian anti-execution campaigner and many, among them Amnesty International, are calling for her release. Fighting against executions is just one part of Atena’s work however; there is a lot […]
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Retirees in Tehran, Kermanshah and Rasht protest for their rights and call for the release of dissidents
On 19th December 2018, retirees in the cities of Kermanshah and Rasht held assemblies to protest for their demands and called for the release of imprisoned workers, teachers and political activists. Over 3000 retirees […]
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“Be afraid, we are all united!” 3000 retirees chant in front of Iranian parliament
On 18th December 2018, over 3000 retirees protested in front of the Iranian Majles (parliament) as the authorities failed to meet their demands and to answer them. “From Ahvaz to Tehran, working people are […]
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“Warning strike” and solidarity with steelworkers by truck drivers in Iran
On 17th December 2018, truck drivers in pursuit of their demands and after several periods of strikes carried out a “warning strike” in some cities and ports. The workers had announced that they would […]
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“Free our colleagues!” the first demand of striking steelworkers in Iran as 41 workers are arrested
On 18th December 2018, striking steelworkers of the National Steel Group of Ahvaz in Khuzestan, Iran, continue to strike and protest on the 39th day of their strike and after the Islamic Republic of […]