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17 workers flogged in Iran for labour organising

Posted by Maryam Namazie
On May 30, 2016
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Iran, workers

Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization Copy: Trade Unions and participants at the annual ILO Conference, Geneva Dear Mr Ryder Are you aware that precisely on the eve of the annual Conference of the ILO,17 workers of a gold mine in Iranwere whipped following the order of one of the courts of the […]

Stop persecution of worker activists and political prisoners in Iran. Free them now!

Posted by Maryam Namazie
On December 28, 2012
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Iran, political prisoners, workers

The regime in Iran has again stepped up its persecution of worker activists – from more arrests to harassment of those already in jail and their families. These activists are in prison purely for their trade union activities. They must be freed immediately and unconditionally. Reza Shahabi is a leader of the Union of Workers […]

Join 5 November International Day of Solidarity with Iranian Workers

Posted by Maryam Namazie
On November 5, 2011
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5 November, Iran, workers

34 cities in 16 countries there will be various actions in support of Iranian workers. Join them if you can. Here’s more information on the various protests. The Islamic Republic has recently handed down heavy prison sentences to labour and political activists in Iran. These criminal acts of repression must be met by an international […]