May 1, 2010
More Updates on Labor Day's Event in Iran - May 1 , 2010
Tehran, May 1, 2010, 1830 pm- A few minutes ago a group of police forces and forces of Especial Unit attacked the protesters around Labor Ministry.
People tried to disperse the crowd since two hours ago but they weren’t successful.
Some people went towards the by streets of Azadi St. and then came back again.
On the order of an SSF colonel three of the crowd were arrested.
Tehran, May 1, 2010, 1830 pm- an eyewitness said that at 1820 a crowd of 3000 strong were moving from Labor Ministry towards Azadi Square.
Isfahan, May 1, 2010- This morning a group of unemployeed workers gathered in protest in front of Laborer House. Protest gahtering also formed in front of Labor Bureau
Semnan, May 1, 2010- workers marched from in front of Laborer House towards Governor Office.
Hamedan, May 1, 2010 – At 11 am a great number of workers gathered in protest in front of Governor Office and some of their represnetatives hold speeches. The gathering lasted for 1.5 hour.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- In Azadi Street at the beginning of Jaihoon St. hit and run clashes continue. Suppressive forces beat people severely, but people chant anti regime slogans all the time.
Groups of 50 to 100 chant anti regime slogans and then disperse.
Enghlab St. is uneasy too.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- to control protesting acts and demonstrations of Labor Day helicopters belonging to regime's suppressive forces flew over Azadi, Enghelab and Sattar Khan regions around 2.45 pm.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
People tried to disperse the crowd since two hours ago but they weren’t successful.
Some people went towards the by streets of Azadi St. and then came back again.
On the order of an SSF colonel three of the crowd were arrested.
Tehran, May 1, 2010, 1830 pm- an eyewitness said that at 1820 a crowd of 3000 strong were moving from Labor Ministry towards Azadi Square.
Isfahan, May 1, 2010- This morning a group of unemployeed workers gathered in protest in front of Laborer House. Protest gahtering also formed in front of Labor Bureau
Semnan, May 1, 2010- workers marched from in front of Laborer House towards Governor Office.
Hamedan, May 1, 2010 – At 11 am a great number of workers gathered in protest in front of Governor Office and some of their represnetatives hold speeches. The gathering lasted for 1.5 hour.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- In Azadi Street at the beginning of Jaihoon St. hit and run clashes continue. Suppressive forces beat people severely, but people chant anti regime slogans all the time.
Groups of 50 to 100 chant anti regime slogans and then disperse.
Enghlab St. is uneasy too.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- to control protesting acts and demonstrations of Labor Day helicopters belonging to regime's suppressive forces flew over Azadi, Enghelab and Sattar Khan regions around 2.45 pm.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
More News on Clash in Tehran on Labor Day - May 1 , 2010
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1600 there were clashes in Azerbaijan St. and three youths who were tapping the scene were arrested.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1730 clashes occurred in Azadi-Behboodi. A lady was severely beaten and injured. Youths pushed back the suppressive forces by throwing stone and other stuff at them. Hit and runs continue.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- close to Labor Ministry by Zam Zam factory about 3000 people are in come and go to find an opportunity to gather in protest, Plainclothes are too many and th climate is very uneasy.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Around Labor Minsitry it is too crowded and uneasy. A few people are arrested under the passenger's bridge.
Motorcyclist police and Plainclothes are patrolling. Some agents are filming people's faces from over the bridge.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1730 clashes occurred in Azadi-Behboodi. A lady was severely beaten and injured. Youths pushed back the suppressive forces by throwing stone and other stuff at them. Hit and runs continue.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- close to Labor Ministry by Zam Zam factory about 3000 people are in come and go to find an opportunity to gather in protest, Plainclothes are too many and th climate is very uneasy.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Around Labor Minsitry it is too crowded and uneasy. A few people are arrested under the passenger's bridge.
Motorcyclist police and Plainclothes are patrolling. Some agents are filming people's faces from over the bridge.
Clash and Protest Gathering on Labor Day in IRAN
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1430 anti-regime march formed in Azadi st. and the crowd is moving towards Labor Ministry. Entrances to Azadi St. such as from Avesta St. are closed by regime's security forces.
Plainclothes are patrolling in the cities and search the passengers once in a while.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- From Enghelab Sq. to Azadi Sq. is flooded with anti riot forces. They have closed the premises around Labor Ministry since two hours ago.
A bus that came from Varamin City and was in Enghelab St. was stopped by SSF. The Passengers were workers from Varamin who wanted to go to join the gathering in front of Labor Ministry. They were forced to get off the bus and disperse and the bus was returned to Varamin.
Those passengers who stood up to this suppressive act were beaten hard.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- On 1330 about 40 workers who were going up Navab St. towards Azadi St. were viciously raided by SSF. They were hit with batons and iron rods but stood up to the suppressive forces.
Two of them were badly injured and were transferred to hospital.
At 11 am too Padars, Bassjies and SSF attacked the passer byes, beat them and arrested some. They intended to prevent any protest gathering.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Baharestan, Toopkhaneh, Vali-e-Asr and Azadi are flooded with Bassijies, SSF and their vehicles. Plainclothes too are stationed in their black cars in all city regions.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At the west side of Azadi Sq. check points are stationed and the agents control each car.
A command unit of SSF is stationed in a boot that has been brought to Daneshjoo Park since two days ago and has been controling the region since.
At the west end of Molavi St. which is counted as a Tehran entrance check points are stationed and the control people's National Cards.
Plainclothes are patrolling in the cities and search the passengers once in a while.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- From Enghelab Sq. to Azadi Sq. is flooded with anti riot forces. They have closed the premises around Labor Ministry since two hours ago.
A bus that came from Varamin City and was in Enghelab St. was stopped by SSF. The Passengers were workers from Varamin who wanted to go to join the gathering in front of Labor Ministry. They were forced to get off the bus and disperse and the bus was returned to Varamin.
Those passengers who stood up to this suppressive act were beaten hard.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- On 1330 about 40 workers who were going up Navab St. towards Azadi St. were viciously raided by SSF. They were hit with batons and iron rods but stood up to the suppressive forces.
Two of them were badly injured and were transferred to hospital.
At 11 am too Padars, Bassjies and SSF attacked the passer byes, beat them and arrested some. They intended to prevent any protest gathering.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Baharestan, Toopkhaneh, Vali-e-Asr and Azadi are flooded with Bassijies, SSF and their vehicles. Plainclothes too are stationed in their black cars in all city regions.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At the west side of Azadi Sq. check points are stationed and the agents control each car.
A command unit of SSF is stationed in a boot that has been brought to Daneshjoo Park since two days ago and has been controling the region since.
At the west end of Molavi St. which is counted as a Tehran entrance check points are stationed and the control people's National Cards.
Clash and Protest Gathering on Labor Day in IRAN
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1430 anti-regime march formed in Azadi st. and the crowd is moving towards Labor Ministry. Entrances to Azadi St. such as from Avesta St. are closed by regime's security forces.
Plainclothes are patrolling in the cities and search the passengers once in a while.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- From Enghelab Sq. to Azadi Sq. is flooded with anti riot forces. They have closed the premises around Labor Ministry since two hours ago.
A bus that came from Varamin City and was in Enghelab St. was stopped by SSF. The Passengers were workers from Varamin who wanted to go to join the gathering in front of Labor Ministry. They were forced to get off the bus and disperse and the bus was returned to Varamin.
Those passengers who stood up to this suppressive act were beaten hard.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- On 1330 about 40 workers who were going up Navab St. towards Azadi St. were viciously raided by SSF. They were hit with batons and iron rods but stood up to the suppressive forces.
Two of them were badly injured and were transferred to hospital.
At 11 am too Padars, Bassjies and SSF attacked the passer byes, beat them and arrested some. They intended to prevent any protest gathering.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Baharestan, Toopkhaneh, Vali-e-Asr and Azadi are flooded with Bassijies, SSF and their vehicles. Plainclothes too are stationed in their black cars in all city regions.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At the west side of Azadi Sq. check points are stationed and the agents control each car.
A command unit of SSF is stationed in a boot that has been brought to Daneshjoo Park since two days ago and has been controling the region since.
At the west end of Molavi St. which is counted as a Tehran entrance check points are stationed and the control people's National Cards.
Plainclothes are patrolling in the cities and search the passengers once in a while.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- From Enghelab Sq. to Azadi Sq. is flooded with anti riot forces. They have closed the premises around Labor Ministry since two hours ago.
A bus that came from Varamin City and was in Enghelab St. was stopped by SSF. The Passengers were workers from Varamin who wanted to go to join the gathering in front of Labor Ministry. They were forced to get off the bus and disperse and the bus was returned to Varamin.
Those passengers who stood up to this suppressive act were beaten hard.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- On 1330 about 40 workers who were going up Navab St. towards Azadi St. were viciously raided by SSF. They were hit with batons and iron rods but stood up to the suppressive forces.
Two of them were badly injured and were transferred to hospital.
At 11 am too Padars, Bassjies and SSF attacked the passer byes, beat them and arrested some. They intended to prevent any protest gathering.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Baharestan, Toopkhaneh, Vali-e-Asr and Azadi are flooded with Bassijies, SSF and their vehicles. Plainclothes too are stationed in their black cars in all city regions.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At the west side of Azadi Sq. check points are stationed and the agents control each car.
A command unit of SSF is stationed in a boot that has been brought to Daneshjoo Park since two days ago and has been controling the region since.
At the west end of Molavi St. which is counted as a Tehran entrance check points are stationed and the control people's National Cards.
Clash on Labor Day in Iran
Tehran, May 1, 2010 - Few minutes ago people clashed with SSF in front of Interior Ministry. Though groups of soldiers and mercenaries of Especial Units were standing in front of the ministry a group of youths clashed with them.
At 4.45 pm some youths stood on the BRT lines by Behboodi station and chanted against the regime.
This aroused the reaction of the suppressive forces in a glimpse the youths started throwing stone at the suppressive forces. Then they rushed into the stations and mangled with other people and ran away.
At this moment motorcyclist unit of the suppressive force started maneuvering amongst people to provoke climate of fear and horror but people's cars which have caused a heavy traffic started honking their horns as a counter act.
At 4.45 pm some youths stood on the BRT lines by Behboodi station and chanted against the regime.
This aroused the reaction of the suppressive forces in a glimpse the youths started throwing stone at the suppressive forces. Then they rushed into the stations and mangled with other people and ran away.
At this moment motorcyclist unit of the suppressive force started maneuvering amongst people to provoke climate of fear and horror but people's cars which have caused a heavy traffic started honking their horns as a counter act.
Breaking News - Labor Day in Iran - May 1, 2010
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1630 gathering formed in front of Labor Ministry. A great number of people are at Azadi St and Enghelab St. Some are carrying flowers as a symbol for saluting Labor Day.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- In Enghelab and Azadi streets it is as if there is a curfew. 3 buses from coming from Varamin were stopped and passengers were searched.
Tehran, May 1, 2010 - At 1700 a huge crowd gathered in front of Labor Ministry chanting death to dictator.
Tabriz, May 1, 2010- At 1330 about 300 workers of Tabriz gathered in protest in Golestan Park.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1230 students gathered in protest in Science and Industry University in support of Laborers at Labor Day. University security forces, Harasat, attacked the students and dispersed them.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- In fron ot Labor Ministry suppressive forces have attacked two women, People confronted and threw stone at them chanting death to dictator. The suppressive SSF agents ran away.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- In Enghelab and Azadi streets it is as if there is a curfew. 3 buses from coming from Varamin were stopped and passengers were searched.
Tehran, May 1, 2010 - At 1700 a huge crowd gathered in front of Labor Ministry chanting death to dictator.
Tabriz, May 1, 2010- At 1330 about 300 workers of Tabriz gathered in protest in Golestan Park.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1230 students gathered in protest in Science and Industry University in support of Laborers at Labor Day. University security forces, Harasat, attacked the students and dispersed them.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- In fron ot Labor Ministry suppressive forces have attacked two women, People confronted and threw stone at them chanting death to dictator. The suppressive SSF agents ran away.
Labor Day - Protest gathering of workers
Protest gathering of workers outside Labor Ministry
In Tehran outside the Labor Ministry there is a gathering of workers. Security forces attacked two women and clashed with the protesters. People fought back with stones and chanted death to dictator and security forces retreated.
In Tehran outside the Labor Ministry there is a gathering of workers. Security forces attacked two women and clashed with the protesters. People fought back with stones and chanted death to dictator and security forces retreated.
Breaking News on Labor Day in Iran - From Students Committee in Iran (PMOI)
Qom, May 1, 2010- Laborers of Hamid Chinaware Factory in Qom gathered in protest at Eshgali Mosque. At first Talebi the head of Laborer House of Qom started a speech and he didn’t let the workers to talk or protest. But the brave laborers stood up to him and protested against their status even though they didn’t have a podium.
Talebi wanted to hush them when they protested against the fact that they were not permitted to gather in front of Governor Office by saying that the foreign media will take advantage of that and they will say that it is going to be a revolution in Iran and they will laugh at you but the workers cut his words and didn’t let him to continue.
Some of the workers said: “you say that because of the titles in foreign media we should ignore our rights? You want to do anything you want and those oppressed must keep quiet because the froeign media might right articles about it. You have suppressed our protest gatherings since a few months ago. When we gathered with our families in front of the Governor Office the Especail gurads forces interferred and their commander said we don’t care you are right or wrong we will stop you. We will give you only five minutes to disperse then we wouldn’t care weather you are men or women we will attack. So the workers despersed in fear of their families”.
Sanandaj, May 1, 2010- Hundred of workers and other residents of Sanandaj gathered in protest in front of Imdad Committee and chanted anti regime slogans. Because of these slogans SSF clashed with the protesters and arrested five.
Mashad, May 1, 2010- Outside of Ferdosi University in Mashad a great number of Bassijies are stationed and check the students’ cards at the entrance.
At the self-service of the university some students went on hunger stirke in solidarity with the workers.
The students boycotted classes for two hours which led to cancelation of them.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Tehran University gathered in protest to Ahmadinejad's presence - Labor Day in IRAN - May 1, 2010
Tehran, May 1, 2010- From 1330 to 1530 about 300 students of Tehran University gathered in protest to Ahmadinejad's presence at the university in front of Department of Medicine.
Students chanted:
-Student, worker, unit, unit
-Death to dictator
-Dictator be ashamed and leave the university alone
-A student will die but will not yield to oppression
-The blood in our vein is a gift to our nation
-Will gather at 4 (pm) in front of Labor Ministry
Students chanted:
-Student, worker, unit, unit
-Death to dictator
-Dictator be ashamed and leave the university alone
-A student will die but will not yield to oppression
-The blood in our vein is a gift to our nation
-Will gather at 4 (pm) in front of Labor Ministry
Breaking News - Labor Day in IRAN - More news....
Tehran, May 1, 2010- More than 1500 workers of Shiraz gathered in Laborer House in Shiraz in protest. They protested about the closure of the factories. A great number of Shiraz Long Distance Communication Company participated in the gathering and protested against the closure and dismissals.
Another group of protesters belonged to Zimens Company and Dena Tire Manufacturing Company.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- On April 30, 200 people gathered in Laleh Park in support of the hardworking teachers as May 2 is Teachers Day in Iran.
SSF had a heavy presence but they couldn't disperse the crowd.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At the place of Ahmadinejad's speech in Interior Ministry a group of representatives of the workers belinging to facotries under crisis started protesting against him and rushed towards him. Ahmadinejad's security surrounded him. These representatives were not allowed to talk about their factories and the workers problems.
Ilam, May 1, 2010-
1-A laborer protester was arrested in Khayam St.
2-A group of people gathered in front of Keshavarzi Bank but the SSF rushed to disperse them.
3-In Shohada Sq of Ilam the street-sellers protested but they were attacked by SSF.
4-In Mobarezan St. there was a clash between regime's suppressive forces and protesters this morning.
5-SSF is patrolling the city since 5 in the morning. They are present in all squars and they confront any move. They are told to prevent any so-called illegal gatherings.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Breaking News - Labor Day in Iran - May 1, 2010
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Today in Azad University, Central Unit, the whole university will go on stirke in solidarity with the workers on Labor Day
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1130 more than 1500 protesting workers who had gathered in front of Interior Ministry chanted in protest. Ahmadinejad is going to make a speech for Bassiji elements inside the ministry calling them workers. The real workers are not allowed inside.
Protesters chant slogans outside the hall against his government's anti laborer policies. They also chanted against the regime.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- In solidarity with the workers taxi drivers in their station is Azadi St. has gone on strike and do not transport their passengers.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Mahjob regime's appointed head of Laborer House has held a ceremony in Khairolamal Stadium which was fininshed at 11 am and only 3500 had participated.
While reading the statement even the workers gathered by regime in the stadium protested saying that the presence of Afgahn workers has made them jobless and their families hungry. As Mahjoob started answering them the workers rose one by one and started leaving the place.
One of the workers grasped the tribune and said we have problems, we are construction wokers and haven't received our wages for a year. We have family, we are hungry.
Outside the place about 50 SSF were stationed.
The workers hold placards in the hall reading: we haven't received our wages for two years, we have worked for 20 year but we still don't have a stable position.
The Minister of Labor was supposed to participate in the ceremony but he didn't dare because of the protest.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Tehran, May 1, 2010- At 1130 more than 1500 protesting workers who had gathered in front of Interior Ministry chanted in protest. Ahmadinejad is going to make a speech for Bassiji elements inside the ministry calling them workers. The real workers are not allowed inside.
Protesters chant slogans outside the hall against his government's anti laborer policies. They also chanted against the regime.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- In solidarity with the workers taxi drivers in their station is Azadi St. has gone on strike and do not transport their passengers.
Tehran, May 1, 2010- Mahjob regime's appointed head of Laborer House has held a ceremony in Khairolamal Stadium which was fininshed at 11 am and only 3500 had participated.
While reading the statement even the workers gathered by regime in the stadium protested saying that the presence of Afgahn workers has made them jobless and their families hungry. As Mahjoob started answering them the workers rose one by one and started leaving the place.
One of the workers grasped the tribune and said we have problems, we are construction wokers and haven't received our wages for a year. We have family, we are hungry.
Outside the place about 50 SSF were stationed.
The workers hold placards in the hall reading: we haven't received our wages for two years, we have worked for 20 year but we still don't have a stable position.
The Minister of Labor was supposed to participate in the ceremony but he didn't dare because of the protest.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Breaking News - Labor Day in Iran - May 1, 2010
Ahmadinejad in the Interior Ministry
In Tehran at the scene of Ahmadinejad's speech in the Interior Ministry a number of labor representatives from factories which are in a critical state protested and went towards him in a way that Ahmadinejad's bodyguards were forced to tighten their circle around him. These labor representatives were extremely angry that they were not allowed to talk about their problems.
In Ilam, one person was arrested in Khayam Street while a number of people gathered outside the Agricultural Bank. Security forces dispersed them. Another group of protesters were dealt with by security forces in Shohada Square while there were reports of clashes in Mobarezan Street.
Security forces started patrolling the whole city from 5 am and they are present in all squares. It has been stressed that they should prevent all illegal gatherings.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
In Tehran at the scene of Ahmadinejad's speech in the Interior Ministry a number of labor representatives from factories which are in a critical state protested and went towards him in a way that Ahmadinejad's bodyguards were forced to tighten their circle around him. These labor representatives were extremely angry that they were not allowed to talk about their problems.
In Ilam, one person was arrested in Khayam Street while a number of people gathered outside the Agricultural Bank. Security forces dispersed them. Another group of protesters were dealt with by security forces in Shohada Square while there were reports of clashes in Mobarezan Street.
Security forces started patrolling the whole city from 5 am and they are present in all squares. It has been stressed that they should prevent all illegal gatherings.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Breaking News - Labor Day in Iran - May 1, 2010
Tehran- May 1: On Friday Night April 30, residents of Pasdaran and Gisha regions in Tehran chanted Allah O Akbar at the wake of Labor Day.
In Gisha this nightly protest continued til 1030.
Shiraz- May 1: Workers of meat industry have started their protest. More than 100 workers are gathering in front of Governor Office. They are carrying placards reading:
-You don't need to share oil income with us at least give us the breads for our dining tables.
-After 20 years history of work they have fired us and closed Fars Meat Company.
-You who claim that you are just, shame on you, shame on you.
-When you closed Fars Meat Company and fired its workers did you thought of their families that will be doomed?
-Laborer congratulation on your day of unemployment!
Qazvin- May 1: 800 of Qazvin workers are gathering in protest in Qazvin's so-called Imam's Heritage Stadium.
The placard they hold reads as:
-We workers of Alborz Chinaware factory demand that the factory should not be closed.
-We workers of Alborz Chinaware factory have not received our wages for 7 months.
The workers chant:
-Laborers unit, unit.
-Supporting the workers is supporting Islam.
Shiraz- May 1: The number of participants in Fars Meat Company gathering in front of Shiraz's Governor Office has reached 2000.
More than 1000 workers of Shiraz Long Distance Communication Enterprise who have not received their wages for 13 months have joined the protest gathering.
A great number of SSF are surrounding the workers.
In Gisha this nightly protest continued til 1030.
Shiraz- May 1: Workers of meat industry have started their protest. More than 100 workers are gathering in front of Governor Office. They are carrying placards reading:
-You don't need to share oil income with us at least give us the breads for our dining tables.
-After 20 years history of work they have fired us and closed Fars Meat Company.
-You who claim that you are just, shame on you, shame on you.
-When you closed Fars Meat Company and fired its workers did you thought of their families that will be doomed?
-Laborer congratulation on your day of unemployment!
Qazvin- May 1: 800 of Qazvin workers are gathering in protest in Qazvin's so-called Imam's Heritage Stadium.
The placard they hold reads as:
-We workers of Alborz Chinaware factory demand that the factory should not be closed.
-We workers of Alborz Chinaware factory have not received our wages for 7 months.
The workers chant:
-Laborers unit, unit.
-Supporting the workers is supporting Islam.
Shiraz- May 1: The number of participants in Fars Meat Company gathering in front of Shiraz's Governor Office has reached 2000.
More than 1000 workers of Shiraz Long Distance Communication Enterprise who have not received their wages for 13 months have joined the protest gathering.
A great number of SSF are surrounding the workers.
Breaking News - Labor Day in Iran - May 1, 2010
Protest Gathering of Labors in Shiraz
Shiraz, May 1, 2010
A gathering of about 100 workers of the Meat Industry and other workers has started outside the Governor's Office and workers are holding banners which read, "We do not want oil money on our tables, we want the minimum bread on our empty tables", "They have dismissed us with more than 20 years of working experience and have closed down the Fars Meat Company", "Those who claim justice should be ashamed of themselves", "When you closed down the Fars Meat Company and dismissed its workers, did you think about the dire fate of the workers' families?" and "Workers, we congratulate your day of unemployment"
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Shiraz, May 1, 2010
A gathering of about 100 workers of the Meat Industry and other workers has started outside the Governor's Office and workers are holding banners which read, "We do not want oil money on our tables, we want the minimum bread on our empty tables", "They have dismissed us with more than 20 years of working experience and have closed down the Fars Meat Company", "Those who claim justice should be ashamed of themselves", "When you closed down the Fars Meat Company and dismissed its workers, did you think about the dire fate of the workers' families?" and "Workers, we congratulate your day of unemployment"
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Labor Day in Iran -Labor Bulletin- No.8 - April 30, 2010
Labor Day
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
Roar of Allah O Akbar filled Tehran’s sky
Tehran, April 30, 2010-
On Thursday night at the wake of Labor Day at 2200 Cry of Allah O Akbar and Death to Khamenei filled Tehran’s sky.
Residents in regions of Khoosh, Toopkhaneh, Ekbatan, Yousefabad and Tehranno started their nightly uprising in solidarity with laborers.
It is to be mentioned that many laborer and student associations and organizations have invited people to participate in the demonstration of the global Labor Day.
The council for holding the ceremony of the day has issued a statement announcing that the demonstration would be from Azadi Street towards Enghelab Square in Tehran.
PMOI’s call for the Labor Day distributed in different cities
April 30, 2010-
Struggling youths of Iran continued distributing PMOI’s call for May Day and announcement of the Laborer-Teachers Week in different cities of Iran.
The call has been vastly distributed in Sahriati, Bahar Shiraz, Haft-e-tir Sq, Takhtetavoos and Shohada Sq, in Tehran.
The call has also been distributed in different regions of Isfahan, Yasooj and Shiraz.
Anti regime slogans have also been written on the walls in these regions including: “death to the principle of Supreme Leadership, death to Khamenei, death to Ahmadinejad, deceptive Khamenei get lost into the trash can and Khamenei must know he will be toppled soon.
The brave youths filled the walls near regime’s a police station and Governor Office in Isfahan with anti-regime slogans too while these places are always protected by Bassij, SSF and RGC forces.
News / Protests
Alborz Chinawar Factory continues its protest
Qazvin, April 29, 2010-
The workers of this company have been in protest against anti-laborer policies of Ahmadinejad’s government since March 25. On Thursday April 29 they went on strike again since 2 pm in front of the factory.
These 180 workers who are all officially hired have not received their wages for 10 months even their bonuses for the New Year.
Each worker must be paid at least 4 million tomans in that regard.
When on Wednesday they went to Tehran to gather in front of Ministry of Industry and Mines they were called ‘rioters’ and were forced to go back to Qazvin.
They were promised a gathering at the factory on May first but a worker said that this is a known deceive and they just want to pass May Day.
On Thursday’s gathering two of the workers fainted. The protesters chanted ‘we will not stop until we gain back our rights’.
All contract workers of the factory, 220, were ousted at the wake of New Year and nobody was there to protect them.
Even the permanent hired workers are desperate according the livelihood of their families and some of them had to draw out their children from universities, some of these families are shattered and some cannot even provide food for their children.
Protesting act of fast-drive buses of Tehran
Tehran, April 30, 2010-
In protest against firing of one of their co-workers employees of Tehran’s fast-drive buses turned on the lights of their buses since 9 am till in the afternoon in protest to the firing of one of their co-workers.
Abdollah Hosseini is an active member of Tehran’s Bus Driving Syndicate and this is one of the reasons that he was ousted. Mr. Hosseini has 18 years history of work and it is about 8 months that he has been fired and is in deplorable living condition.
News / Suppression
Firings in Samsung Factory
Karaj, April 29, 2010- Samsung factory fired 25 of its perssonel. The ousted workers prusued the case to return to their jobs but in vein.
The manager of the factory, Barkhordar, has connections with regime’s high rank official. For example regime’s former Minister of Intelligence visits the factory and has purchased its productions too.
For importing electronic parts and equipments Barkhordar is related with many military organs.
The factory is located amid residential area and though it is a law that factories must be moved out of the cities but this one is not only still there but it is spreading its premises.
With connections that Barkhordar has nobody can prevent him of what he is doing.
Vast arbitrary arrests
April 29, 2010- Vast arbitrary arrests of active members of Teacher’s Guil Societies in provinces such as Hamedan, Kermanshah and East Azerbaijan as well as detention of secretary general, Ali Akbar Baqhani, and spokesman, Behesghti, of Centeral Council of the guild has led to a mobilization for their freedom. The members have sent widespread SMS informing public of the event and inviting them to protest the act.
Labor activists sentenced to prison
April 28, 2010 - On the eve of Labor Day, Homayoun Jaberi, a member of the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company, was sentenced to one year of prison which has been suspended for three years.
He was charged with assembling and conspiring to disrupt the security of the country, spreading propaganda against the government and disrupting public order.
Jaberi was arrested by security forces on May 1, 2009 two hours before a Labor Day ceremony near Laleh Park. He was taken to cellblock 240 after being detained in Police Station 147. Jaberi was released 20 days later on a 50 million toman (about 50 thousand dollars) bail.
Especial report : Workers tore Ahmadinejad’s posters
Tehran, April 29, 2010- Pretending that it cares for the workers Ahmadinejad’s government has posted posters in different locations in Tehran about the Labor Day which are engraved with photos of Ahmadinejad and Khamenei. Some words of Khamenei about the laborers is written on these posters too.
The posters are installed in places such as in front of Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Haj Organization, Azadi Street, Azadi and Khosh and Behboodi intersections and etc.
These banners were attacked at and torn by the workers. Some of them are torn at the place where Ahmadinejad’s picture is put showing the dept of hatred of this class of society from Ahmadinejad.
It is to be mentioned that the premises is equipped with surveilance cameras but the brave workers did tear the poster to show their feelings towards the heads of the regime to them.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
Roar of Allah O Akbar filled Tehran’s sky
Tehran, April 30, 2010-
On Thursday night at the wake of Labor Day at 2200 Cry of Allah O Akbar and Death to Khamenei filled Tehran’s sky.
Residents in regions of Khoosh, Toopkhaneh, Ekbatan, Yousefabad and Tehranno started their nightly uprising in solidarity with laborers.
It is to be mentioned that many laborer and student associations and organizations have invited people to participate in the demonstration of the global Labor Day.
The council for holding the ceremony of the day has issued a statement announcing that the demonstration would be from Azadi Street towards Enghelab Square in Tehran.
PMOI’s call for the Labor Day distributed in different cities
April 30, 2010-
Struggling youths of Iran continued distributing PMOI’s call for May Day and announcement of the Laborer-Teachers Week in different cities of Iran.
The call has been vastly distributed in Sahriati, Bahar Shiraz, Haft-e-tir Sq, Takhtetavoos and Shohada Sq, in Tehran.
The call has also been distributed in different regions of Isfahan, Yasooj and Shiraz.
Anti regime slogans have also been written on the walls in these regions including: “death to the principle of Supreme Leadership, death to Khamenei, death to Ahmadinejad, deceptive Khamenei get lost into the trash can and Khamenei must know he will be toppled soon.
The brave youths filled the walls near regime’s a police station and Governor Office in Isfahan with anti-regime slogans too while these places are always protected by Bassij, SSF and RGC forces.
News / Protests
Alborz Chinawar Factory continues its protest
Qazvin, April 29, 2010-
The workers of this company have been in protest against anti-laborer policies of Ahmadinejad’s government since March 25. On Thursday April 29 they went on strike again since 2 pm in front of the factory.
These 180 workers who are all officially hired have not received their wages for 10 months even their bonuses for the New Year.
Each worker must be paid at least 4 million tomans in that regard.
When on Wednesday they went to Tehran to gather in front of Ministry of Industry and Mines they were called ‘rioters’ and were forced to go back to Qazvin.
They were promised a gathering at the factory on May first but a worker said that this is a known deceive and they just want to pass May Day.
On Thursday’s gathering two of the workers fainted. The protesters chanted ‘we will not stop until we gain back our rights’.
All contract workers of the factory, 220, were ousted at the wake of New Year and nobody was there to protect them.
Even the permanent hired workers are desperate according the livelihood of their families and some of them had to draw out their children from universities, some of these families are shattered and some cannot even provide food for their children.
Protesting act of fast-drive buses of Tehran
Tehran, April 30, 2010-
In protest against firing of one of their co-workers employees of Tehran’s fast-drive buses turned on the lights of their buses since 9 am till in the afternoon in protest to the firing of one of their co-workers.
Abdollah Hosseini is an active member of Tehran’s Bus Driving Syndicate and this is one of the reasons that he was ousted. Mr. Hosseini has 18 years history of work and it is about 8 months that he has been fired and is in deplorable living condition.
News / Suppression
Firings in Samsung Factory
Karaj, April 29, 2010- Samsung factory fired 25 of its perssonel. The ousted workers prusued the case to return to their jobs but in vein.
The manager of the factory, Barkhordar, has connections with regime’s high rank official. For example regime’s former Minister of Intelligence visits the factory and has purchased its productions too.
For importing electronic parts and equipments Barkhordar is related with many military organs.
The factory is located amid residential area and though it is a law that factories must be moved out of the cities but this one is not only still there but it is spreading its premises.
With connections that Barkhordar has nobody can prevent him of what he is doing.
Vast arbitrary arrests
April 29, 2010- Vast arbitrary arrests of active members of Teacher’s Guil Societies in provinces such as Hamedan, Kermanshah and East Azerbaijan as well as detention of secretary general, Ali Akbar Baqhani, and spokesman, Behesghti, of Centeral Council of the guild has led to a mobilization for their freedom. The members have sent widespread SMS informing public of the event and inviting them to protest the act.
Labor activists sentenced to prison
April 28, 2010 - On the eve of Labor Day, Homayoun Jaberi, a member of the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company, was sentenced to one year of prison which has been suspended for three years.
He was charged with assembling and conspiring to disrupt the security of the country, spreading propaganda against the government and disrupting public order.
Jaberi was arrested by security forces on May 1, 2009 two hours before a Labor Day ceremony near Laleh Park. He was taken to cellblock 240 after being detained in Police Station 147. Jaberi was released 20 days later on a 50 million toman (about 50 thousand dollars) bail.
Especial report : Workers tore Ahmadinejad’s posters
Tehran, April 29, 2010- Pretending that it cares for the workers Ahmadinejad’s government has posted posters in different locations in Tehran about the Labor Day which are engraved with photos of Ahmadinejad and Khamenei. Some words of Khamenei about the laborers is written on these posters too.
The posters are installed in places such as in front of Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Haj Organization, Azadi Street, Azadi and Khosh and Behboodi intersections and etc.
These banners were attacked at and torn by the workers. Some of them are torn at the place where Ahmadinejad’s picture is put showing the dept of hatred of this class of society from Ahmadinejad.
It is to be mentioned that the premises is equipped with surveilance cameras but the brave workers did tear the poster to show their feelings towards the heads of the regime to them.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Iran at the wake of Labor Day - Labor's Bulletin No. 7 - April 29, 2010
Labor Day
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
Regime’s suppressive measures at the wake of Labor Day
Disconnection of Internet
Tehran, April 28, 2010- Most of internet networks of the country were facing repeated disconnections during the last few days. In addition to disconnections the low speed of the internet has caused problems for the daily affairs of people. Ministry of Communication is counted responsible.
Parasites in Isfahan
Isfahan, April 28, 2010- A member of ISC reported from Isfahan that parasites are so densely emmitted on the satellites that their connections are completely cut. Arabsat, Hotbird and Utelsat are amongst these satellites.
Presence of security agents surges in Arak
Arak, April 28, 2010- During the last few days the presence of security agents and SSF has incereased throughout the city. They are patrolling the whole city.
During the nights they station check points in the streets and different regions of Arak in addition to patroling the city.
Arbitrary arrests
Tehran, April 27, 2010- On Tuesday since morning in Satarkhan St. a great number of suppressive agents were mobilized to arrest any motorcycle rider.
They were all arrested and taken away in small lorries.
Sarsabz metro station closed
Tehran, April 28, 2010- Sarsabz metro station was closed since 12 noon till 4 pm. This metro station in Resalat Highway was closed because protest gathering of workers have been reported in the station.
A group of worker of metro lined inended to gather in protest in this station.
Increasing security climate
Khoramabad, April 28, 2010- Security climate in Khoramabad Azad University has highly increased. Intellingent forces are seen throughout the campus and are patrolling the whole university.
University of mullah’s exhibition?
Mashad, April 28, 2010- During the recent week the entrance of Mashad’s Ferdosi Univerisyt is flooded with pictures of so-called sourced of religious laws such as mullah Allam Al Hoda and etc.
Controling the students
Tehran, April 28, 2010- During the recent years students are being fully controlled at Amirkabir University. An intelligence mercenary called Sadeghi calls the students, threatens them and tells them to refer to university’s Pursuing Office (belonging to Intelligence Ministry opposite to the university’s entrance). When the students refer there they are taken inside with eyebands so that they could not identify Sadeghi.
To syndicate activists condemned
Tehran, April 28, 2010- following a wave of arbitrary arrests and summoning to Intelligence Ministry’s Prusing Headquarter and Revolution Court, openeing fake cases and issuing inhuman decrees has started for workers who are active in Labor Syndicates.
Homayoun Jaberi a member of Bus Syndicate is condemned to one year imprisonment being lashed during his term and a 3years suspended term.
Mr. Jaberi was put on trial on March 2 but the decree was read to him at the wake of Labor Day amongst other workers to provoke climate of fear and terror.
Workers Fallen for Freedom
The Society in Support of Slain and Detained issued a statement in which it named some of the workers fallen for freedom during last months uprisings. In it statement the society has also asked people to be present on Labor Day at Behesht-e-Zahra Cemetary to commemorate these martyrs.
The mentioned names are:
1-Mahmood Raisee Najafi
2-Bahman Jenabi 19, plumber and electrical equipment maintaner
3-Ahmad Nejati 22, killed by knife
4-Sajad Ghaed Rahmati, from Lorestan’s Dorood
5-Hossein Akhtar Zand, from Isfahan
6-Farzad Jashni 19, from Ilam
7-Abolfazl Abdollahi, power technician shot in the head
8-Saeed Abbasi 28, shot by RGC forces
9-Maysam Ebadi 17, working in a carpet shop in Sadeghieh Circle shot in the stomach
10-Abbas Disnud, bazaar laborer, 48, killed by baton strikes.
News / Protests
Laborer groups protested banning ceremonies on Labor Day
Tehran, April 28, 2010- Issuing a resolution laborer groups protested banning of holding ceremonies in Labor Day by the clerical regime.
In this resolutions laborers’ opposition with the new subcidy policy as well as with appointing 300000 tomans as the minimum wage for workers is expressed (poverty line is 700000 tomans as said by regime and 1000000 tomans as announced by economic experts)
These groups also protested detention of more than 200 workers and workers’ activists in last year’s Labor Day ceremony from which Mr. Mansour Osanloo, Mr. Ibrahim Madadi and Mr. Ali Nejati , the leaders of laborers’ syndicates, are still in prison.
Protests in Qazvin
Industiral Unit of Qazvin’s Textile Factory, April 25, 2010- about 800 workers of this factory gathered in Protest to non-payment of their wages for more than 7 months in front of Idustry Ministry on Sunday April 25. These laborers have not received their bonus for New Year too.
It seems that the crisis of bankruptcy in the country’s industry which has started since a few years ago is more serious in textile industry.
Farnakh Factory, April 26 2010- On Monday 540 workers of this factory all permanently hired workers gathered in protest in the factory’s yard since 8 am to 1pm. They demnaded their unpaid wages of 4 months and their bonuses for the New Year.
More than 1400 workers have been fired in groups from brother factories of Mahnakh, Farnakh and Sarnakh. All production saloons of these factory are closed exept the Taknakh Saloon which enjoyes moder machines.
On Monday the manager told the workers that all the factory’s machinery’s are sold, the factory will be closed and all the worker will be fired.
Mahnakh and Sarnakh Factories, April 24 2010- 150 workers of these two factories went to Tehran with three buses to gather in protest in front of Industry Enterprise because they received no answer from the related officials in Qazvin. But in Tehran too they were left with no answer.
Alborz Chinaware Factory, April 27, 2010- on Tuesday about 170 workers of this factory gathered in protest in factory’s yard from 6 am till 3 pm and stopped the production lines. These workers have not received wages for about 10 months.
These workers do this everyday to protest against the fact that the factory is going to be closed and all workers are going to be ousted.
At the wake of New Year on March about 120 contract workers of this company were ousted. Company’s maganer under the protect of regime’s organs and its anti laborers laws ousted them all.
On April 28 too they gathered in protest to handing this company over to private section in front of regime’s Ministry of Industry and Mines
Marvdasht in protest
Fars Meat Company, April 75 2010- On Tuesday a group of workers fired from this company gathered in protest again in front of Labor Bureau and Insurance Bureau of the township. They held a sit-in an demanded that their job’s situation be looked into and demanded at least retirement.
Rasht in Protest
Khavardasht Weaving Company, April 27 2010- On Tuesday the hardworking laborers of tis company preventend the entrance of management’s advising board. They are paid more than 1000000 tomans thus filling the place of a great many young workers who are even in need of one thrid of this amount. The workers and their council demanded that this wrong policy be corrected but the management paid no attention to their will.
The workers of this company protest daily because they have not received their wages for three months.
Shahr-e-ray in protest
Hamgan Company, April 28 2010- More than 50 laborers of this company gathered in protest in front of Governor Office protesting to their unpaid wages. They had gathered in protest on April 27 too.
Students express their solidarity with hunger strike
Tehran, April 285 2010- Students of some of the univercities of the country will go on strike on Labor Day. In this symbolic hunger strike the students want to express their solidarity with the workers and teachers (May 2 is Teachers Day in Iran) who are in hard living condition.
News / Suppression
There is no selling you are fired
Qazvin, April 28, 2010- One of workers of Eram Weaving Company in Qazvin producer of thread, carpet and chair covers has ousted contract workers under 5 years of history of work. No answer has been given to their protests.
Two activist on trial
Kermanshah, April 28, 2010- Ali Sadeghi and Mohammad Tavakoli two member ofTeachers Centeral Council of Kermanshah Province are going to be tried in the so-called Revolutionary court. They are charged with arousing disorder which led to closure of 29 schools as well as holding illegal gathering from 2003 to 2007. They are also condemned to paying fine of two million rials one million of which is instead of the lashes they were to receive.
Summoning to court
Tehran, April 28, 2010- At the wake of Labor Day Jafar Azimzadeh the head of board of directors of Workers Free Union is summoned to court on June 8. He will be tried because he had participated on last years Labor Day gatherings and was arrested then.
Firing of workers increases at the wake of Labor Day
Tehran, April 8, 2010- Following the anti laborers laws of the clerical regime Kayvan Company ousted 50 of its workers with 10 years history of work at the company. Mino Factory to fired 50 of its workers with 5 years history of work on the excuse of work foce revision policy.
Omtsn Technical and Engineering Power Company fired 150 of its employees with 10 to 15 years of history of work.
Betalnabi Enterprise a charity organization ousted 20 of his workers saying that it cannot provide their wages.
Jailed labor leader gets charged with communicating with dissidents in prison
April 28, 2010 - According to reports, on the eve of International Labor Day, a new case was filed against the head of the Tehran Bus Company Union, Mansour Osalu.
On April 25, this political prisoner was taken to the 6th branch of the Revolutionary Court in Karaj with shackles and a new case was filed against him. His complainants were Ali Haj Kazem and Ali Mohammadi, the head and assistant head of Gohardasht Prison in Karaj (where this labor leader is detained). Osalu was charged with being in contact with government dissidents in prison.
Especial report :
The oldest Aluminum factory in Iran is broke
April 27, 2010
An informed source conceded that Iran Aluminum Company is broke and said: “the capital of this company is 250 billion tomans but the company ows banks, legal entities and individuals about 447 billion tomans.
Mehr Iranian Enterprise is one of the greatest share holders of this company that entitles 45% of the shares.
Because the company owes two times of its capital it is counted as bankrupt.
This company has the capacity of producing 183000 tons of aluminum bar per year and for the time being has 3600 work force.
Article: Iran Khodro Company
April 28, 2010
A group of technicians of Iran Khodro’s representatives and maintenance units gathered in protest to their unappropriate working conditions.
In these units a great number of technicians are working most of them work as technicians of car’s power system, mechanics, car painters and…
These technicians are subjects of protest of the customers because the suitale spare parts are not provided for them.
This is the result of bulk import of spare parts from China which have poor quality.
The customers always have to refer back to the maintanace units a short while after their vehicles are fixed.
The technicians protest the management and the experts of the units in that accord in addition to the level of their livlihood as workers and employees of these units.
Statements in support of and solidarity with Labor Day:
Iran Workers Organizations:
April 26, 2010
This statement is singed by organizations such as Tehran and Suburbs Bus Driving Syndicate, Haft Tapeh Cane Sugar Workers Syndicate, Iran Workers Free Union, Women Council and etc.
The statement reads in part: “…existence of independent work and education organizations in work environments is one of the most crucial tools for the improvement of work condition and drop in work accidents which can lead to fundamental changes in the current condition of Iran’s working class.
Along with all workers of the world we honor April 28 the global day of Solidarity with injured workers and the day of Protest against Lack of Security in Work Environments… we demand implementation of the highest security standards in work environments. We count the current regime responsible for the victims of such accidents…
Common resolution of global Labor Day
April 28, 2010
The resolution reads in part: “… currently the workers who were the founders of last year’s ceremony of May Day are either condemned to imprisonment or are at the verge of receiving heavy judiciary decrees. Tens of workers activists and their leaders are in jails charged with establishing laborers organizations and defending their human rights.
Iran’s system of investment after three decades of anti monarchy revolution has dropped workers wages to one fourth of poverty line. With not paying their wages on time or firing them a great population of workers is becoming jobless and are pushed to sign ‘white or temporary contracts’. This makes a hellish condition of life for millions of workers and their families…”.
Some of the demands announced in this resolution are:
-We demand eradication of ‘white and temporary contracts’, providing job security for workers, compliments with the highest standards of hygiene and security in jobs and eradication of all governmental organs from work atmospheres.
-We demand nullifying of execution as a penalty and immediate and unconditional freedom of Ibrahim Madadi, Mansour Osanloo, and Ali Nejadi and all workers activists and activists of other social and protesting movements. We also demand a stop in judiciary pursuing against them.
-While condemning any kind of suppression against workers and public protests, we count protest against violation of rights and express of belief as inalienable right of the workers and all public.
-We demand nullification of all discriminating laws regarding women. We demand total and unconditional equality of rights between men and women in all aspects of life social, economical, political, cultural and family matters…
-Children Work must be eradicated and all children aside of their parents’ economical and social status, their gender, religion and race must enjoy education, welfare and hygiene.
-We express our support of all freedom loving social movements and strongly condemn arrests, trials and imprisonment of activists of these movements…”.
Statement in condemnation of imprisoning a worker activist
April 25, 2010
Women Council issued a statement in condemnation of imprisonment of Borhan Saeedi a laborer activist and a member of Women Council. In this statement the council has pointed to anti human laws implemented by this anti laborer regime and has demanded immediate and unconditional freedom of Mr. Saeedi and nullification of all charges against him.
Iran Khodro workers support the common resolution of Global Labor Day
April 28, 2010
After congratulating the global Labor Day the workers of Iran Khodro expressed their support for the resolution issued by Iran Workers Organization.
Other organizations issuing statement in support of Labor Day are:
Tehran’s Teachers Guild Society, April 28, 2010
Rasht’s Youths and Students, April 28, 2010
Qazvin’s Engineers, April 28, 2010
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
Regime’s suppressive measures at the wake of Labor Day
Disconnection of Internet
Tehran, April 28, 2010- Most of internet networks of the country were facing repeated disconnections during the last few days. In addition to disconnections the low speed of the internet has caused problems for the daily affairs of people. Ministry of Communication is counted responsible.
Parasites in Isfahan
Isfahan, April 28, 2010- A member of ISC reported from Isfahan that parasites are so densely emmitted on the satellites that their connections are completely cut. Arabsat, Hotbird and Utelsat are amongst these satellites.
Presence of security agents surges in Arak
Arak, April 28, 2010- During the last few days the presence of security agents and SSF has incereased throughout the city. They are patrolling the whole city.
During the nights they station check points in the streets and different regions of Arak in addition to patroling the city.
Arbitrary arrests
Tehran, April 27, 2010- On Tuesday since morning in Satarkhan St. a great number of suppressive agents were mobilized to arrest any motorcycle rider.
They were all arrested and taken away in small lorries.
Sarsabz metro station closed
Tehran, April 28, 2010- Sarsabz metro station was closed since 12 noon till 4 pm. This metro station in Resalat Highway was closed because protest gathering of workers have been reported in the station.
A group of worker of metro lined inended to gather in protest in this station.
Increasing security climate
Khoramabad, April 28, 2010- Security climate in Khoramabad Azad University has highly increased. Intellingent forces are seen throughout the campus and are patrolling the whole university.
University of mullah’s exhibition?
Mashad, April 28, 2010- During the recent week the entrance of Mashad’s Ferdosi Univerisyt is flooded with pictures of so-called sourced of religious laws such as mullah Allam Al Hoda and etc.
Controling the students
Tehran, April 28, 2010- During the recent years students are being fully controlled at Amirkabir University. An intelligence mercenary called Sadeghi calls the students, threatens them and tells them to refer to university’s Pursuing Office (belonging to Intelligence Ministry opposite to the university’s entrance). When the students refer there they are taken inside with eyebands so that they could not identify Sadeghi.
To syndicate activists condemned
Tehran, April 28, 2010- following a wave of arbitrary arrests and summoning to Intelligence Ministry’s Prusing Headquarter and Revolution Court, openeing fake cases and issuing inhuman decrees has started for workers who are active in Labor Syndicates.
Homayoun Jaberi a member of Bus Syndicate is condemned to one year imprisonment being lashed during his term and a 3years suspended term.
Mr. Jaberi was put on trial on March 2 but the decree was read to him at the wake of Labor Day amongst other workers to provoke climate of fear and terror.
Workers Fallen for Freedom
The Society in Support of Slain and Detained issued a statement in which it named some of the workers fallen for freedom during last months uprisings. In it statement the society has also asked people to be present on Labor Day at Behesht-e-Zahra Cemetary to commemorate these martyrs.
The mentioned names are:
1-Mahmood Raisee Najafi
2-Bahman Jenabi 19, plumber and electrical equipment maintaner
3-Ahmad Nejati 22, killed by knife
4-Sajad Ghaed Rahmati, from Lorestan’s Dorood
5-Hossein Akhtar Zand, from Isfahan
6-Farzad Jashni 19, from Ilam
7-Abolfazl Abdollahi, power technician shot in the head
8-Saeed Abbasi 28, shot by RGC forces
9-Maysam Ebadi 17, working in a carpet shop in Sadeghieh Circle shot in the stomach
10-Abbas Disnud, bazaar laborer, 48, killed by baton strikes.
News / Protests
Laborer groups protested banning ceremonies on Labor Day
Tehran, April 28, 2010- Issuing a resolution laborer groups protested banning of holding ceremonies in Labor Day by the clerical regime.
In this resolutions laborers’ opposition with the new subcidy policy as well as with appointing 300000 tomans as the minimum wage for workers is expressed (poverty line is 700000 tomans as said by regime and 1000000 tomans as announced by economic experts)
These groups also protested detention of more than 200 workers and workers’ activists in last year’s Labor Day ceremony from which Mr. Mansour Osanloo, Mr. Ibrahim Madadi and Mr. Ali Nejati , the leaders of laborers’ syndicates, are still in prison.
Protests in Qazvin
Industiral Unit of Qazvin’s Textile Factory, April 25, 2010- about 800 workers of this factory gathered in Protest to non-payment of their wages for more than 7 months in front of Idustry Ministry on Sunday April 25. These laborers have not received their bonus for New Year too.
It seems that the crisis of bankruptcy in the country’s industry which has started since a few years ago is more serious in textile industry.
Farnakh Factory, April 26 2010- On Monday 540 workers of this factory all permanently hired workers gathered in protest in the factory’s yard since 8 am to 1pm. They demnaded their unpaid wages of 4 months and their bonuses for the New Year.
More than 1400 workers have been fired in groups from brother factories of Mahnakh, Farnakh and Sarnakh. All production saloons of these factory are closed exept the Taknakh Saloon which enjoyes moder machines.
On Monday the manager told the workers that all the factory’s machinery’s are sold, the factory will be closed and all the worker will be fired.
Mahnakh and Sarnakh Factories, April 24 2010- 150 workers of these two factories went to Tehran with three buses to gather in protest in front of Industry Enterprise because they received no answer from the related officials in Qazvin. But in Tehran too they were left with no answer.
Alborz Chinaware Factory, April 27, 2010- on Tuesday about 170 workers of this factory gathered in protest in factory’s yard from 6 am till 3 pm and stopped the production lines. These workers have not received wages for about 10 months.
These workers do this everyday to protest against the fact that the factory is going to be closed and all workers are going to be ousted.
At the wake of New Year on March about 120 contract workers of this company were ousted. Company’s maganer under the protect of regime’s organs and its anti laborers laws ousted them all.
On April 28 too they gathered in protest to handing this company over to private section in front of regime’s Ministry of Industry and Mines
Marvdasht in protest
Fars Meat Company, April 75 2010- On Tuesday a group of workers fired from this company gathered in protest again in front of Labor Bureau and Insurance Bureau of the township. They held a sit-in an demanded that their job’s situation be looked into and demanded at least retirement.
Rasht in Protest
Khavardasht Weaving Company, April 27 2010- On Tuesday the hardworking laborers of tis company preventend the entrance of management’s advising board. They are paid more than 1000000 tomans thus filling the place of a great many young workers who are even in need of one thrid of this amount. The workers and their council demanded that this wrong policy be corrected but the management paid no attention to their will.
The workers of this company protest daily because they have not received their wages for three months.
Shahr-e-ray in protest
Hamgan Company, April 28 2010- More than 50 laborers of this company gathered in protest in front of Governor Office protesting to their unpaid wages. They had gathered in protest on April 27 too.
Students express their solidarity with hunger strike
Tehran, April 285 2010- Students of some of the univercities of the country will go on strike on Labor Day. In this symbolic hunger strike the students want to express their solidarity with the workers and teachers (May 2 is Teachers Day in Iran) who are in hard living condition.
News / Suppression
There is no selling you are fired
Qazvin, April 28, 2010- One of workers of Eram Weaving Company in Qazvin producer of thread, carpet and chair covers has ousted contract workers under 5 years of history of work. No answer has been given to their protests.
Two activist on trial
Kermanshah, April 28, 2010- Ali Sadeghi and Mohammad Tavakoli two member ofTeachers Centeral Council of Kermanshah Province are going to be tried in the so-called Revolutionary court. They are charged with arousing disorder which led to closure of 29 schools as well as holding illegal gathering from 2003 to 2007. They are also condemned to paying fine of two million rials one million of which is instead of the lashes they were to receive.
Summoning to court
Tehran, April 28, 2010- At the wake of Labor Day Jafar Azimzadeh the head of board of directors of Workers Free Union is summoned to court on June 8. He will be tried because he had participated on last years Labor Day gatherings and was arrested then.
Firing of workers increases at the wake of Labor Day
Tehran, April 8, 2010- Following the anti laborers laws of the clerical regime Kayvan Company ousted 50 of its workers with 10 years history of work at the company. Mino Factory to fired 50 of its workers with 5 years history of work on the excuse of work foce revision policy.
Omtsn Technical and Engineering Power Company fired 150 of its employees with 10 to 15 years of history of work.
Betalnabi Enterprise a charity organization ousted 20 of his workers saying that it cannot provide their wages.
Jailed labor leader gets charged with communicating with dissidents in prison
April 28, 2010 - According to reports, on the eve of International Labor Day, a new case was filed against the head of the Tehran Bus Company Union, Mansour Osalu.
On April 25, this political prisoner was taken to the 6th branch of the Revolutionary Court in Karaj with shackles and a new case was filed against him. His complainants were Ali Haj Kazem and Ali Mohammadi, the head and assistant head of Gohardasht Prison in Karaj (where this labor leader is detained). Osalu was charged with being in contact with government dissidents in prison.
Especial report :
The oldest Aluminum factory in Iran is broke
April 27, 2010
An informed source conceded that Iran Aluminum Company is broke and said: “the capital of this company is 250 billion tomans but the company ows banks, legal entities and individuals about 447 billion tomans.
Mehr Iranian Enterprise is one of the greatest share holders of this company that entitles 45% of the shares.
Because the company owes two times of its capital it is counted as bankrupt.
This company has the capacity of producing 183000 tons of aluminum bar per year and for the time being has 3600 work force.
Article: Iran Khodro Company
April 28, 2010
A group of technicians of Iran Khodro’s representatives and maintenance units gathered in protest to their unappropriate working conditions.
In these units a great number of technicians are working most of them work as technicians of car’s power system, mechanics, car painters and…
These technicians are subjects of protest of the customers because the suitale spare parts are not provided for them.
This is the result of bulk import of spare parts from China which have poor quality.
The customers always have to refer back to the maintanace units a short while after their vehicles are fixed.
The technicians protest the management and the experts of the units in that accord in addition to the level of their livlihood as workers and employees of these units.
Statements in support of and solidarity with Labor Day:
Iran Workers Organizations:
April 26, 2010
This statement is singed by organizations such as Tehran and Suburbs Bus Driving Syndicate, Haft Tapeh Cane Sugar Workers Syndicate, Iran Workers Free Union, Women Council and etc.
The statement reads in part: “…existence of independent work and education organizations in work environments is one of the most crucial tools for the improvement of work condition and drop in work accidents which can lead to fundamental changes in the current condition of Iran’s working class.
Along with all workers of the world we honor April 28 the global day of Solidarity with injured workers and the day of Protest against Lack of Security in Work Environments… we demand implementation of the highest security standards in work environments. We count the current regime responsible for the victims of such accidents…
Common resolution of global Labor Day
April 28, 2010
The resolution reads in part: “… currently the workers who were the founders of last year’s ceremony of May Day are either condemned to imprisonment or are at the verge of receiving heavy judiciary decrees. Tens of workers activists and their leaders are in jails charged with establishing laborers organizations and defending their human rights.
Iran’s system of investment after three decades of anti monarchy revolution has dropped workers wages to one fourth of poverty line. With not paying their wages on time or firing them a great population of workers is becoming jobless and are pushed to sign ‘white or temporary contracts’. This makes a hellish condition of life for millions of workers and their families…”.
Some of the demands announced in this resolution are:
-We demand eradication of ‘white and temporary contracts’, providing job security for workers, compliments with the highest standards of hygiene and security in jobs and eradication of all governmental organs from work atmospheres.
-We demand nullifying of execution as a penalty and immediate and unconditional freedom of Ibrahim Madadi, Mansour Osanloo, and Ali Nejadi and all workers activists and activists of other social and protesting movements. We also demand a stop in judiciary pursuing against them.
-While condemning any kind of suppression against workers and public protests, we count protest against violation of rights and express of belief as inalienable right of the workers and all public.
-We demand nullification of all discriminating laws regarding women. We demand total and unconditional equality of rights between men and women in all aspects of life social, economical, political, cultural and family matters…
-Children Work must be eradicated and all children aside of their parents’ economical and social status, their gender, religion and race must enjoy education, welfare and hygiene.
-We express our support of all freedom loving social movements and strongly condemn arrests, trials and imprisonment of activists of these movements…”.
Statement in condemnation of imprisoning a worker activist
April 25, 2010
Women Council issued a statement in condemnation of imprisonment of Borhan Saeedi a laborer activist and a member of Women Council. In this statement the council has pointed to anti human laws implemented by this anti laborer regime and has demanded immediate and unconditional freedom of Mr. Saeedi and nullification of all charges against him.
Iran Khodro workers support the common resolution of Global Labor Day
April 28, 2010
After congratulating the global Labor Day the workers of Iran Khodro expressed their support for the resolution issued by Iran Workers Organization.
Other organizations issuing statement in support of Labor Day are:
Tehran’s Teachers Guild Society, April 28, 2010
Rasht’s Youths and Students, April 28, 2010
Qazvin’s Engineers, April 28, 2010
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
April 29, 2010
Iran at the wake of Labor Day - Labor's Bulletin No. 6
Labor Day
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
Clerical regime concedes its fear of PMOI’s call
Tehran, April 27, 2010- A state-run media expressed its fear of PMOI’s call for uprising in Labor Day, fearing that it will be executed.
Farhang News wrote: “the current of sedition is trying to help the excution of the call by the small group of Monafeghin (the name regime calls PMOI) in the days of Labor and Teachers Day (Teachers Day is on May 2 in Iran)”.
This media affiliated with Khamenei’s band added: “small group of Monafeghin has issued a statement last week asking people to rise for unrest on Labor and Teachers Days.
Farhang News has written that groups of regime’s dissidents intend to have protest gatherings in Tehran and some other provinces.
News / Protests
Iranians cry death to Khamenei in solidarity with workers
April 27, 2010 - In solidarity with the deprived laborers of Iran, the people of Tehran in the regions of Imam Hossein, Tehran No, Sarcheshmeh, Yusef Abad and Javadieh chanted 'Allah O Akbar' (God is Great) and 'Death to Khamenei' (the regime's Supreme Leader) at night from their rooftops and balconies.
Oil Company employees in Tehran protest employee food charges
April 27, 2010 - According to reports, employees of the Oil Company and its branches in Tehran all refrained from going to the cafeteria in protest to the fact that they had to pay for the food provided for employees. According to this report, each one of the employees ate their own food in their offices but refrained from going to the cafeteria.
On Sunday, April 25, 2010, the Iranian regime suddenly replaced the head of the Oil and Oil Refinery Department in this company. The head of the Petrochemical Department was replaced before this.
News / Suppression
10 months without visits; 20 year old worker kept in state of limbo in prison
April 27, 2010 - Ayub Qanbarpourian, a worker who was arrested during the post election protests, has been kept in prison for 10 months without any visits with his family and relatives.
He was under torture in the 2A cellblock run by the Revolutionary Guards Corps for some time before being transferred to cellblock 350 in Evin Prison where he is kept in a total state of limbo along with other political prisoners.
Qanbarpourian, 20, is from a village in Lorestan and worked as a construction worker in Tehran. He participated in the peaceful demos in protest to election results on June 12 and was arrested
and jailed. He was the breadwinner of his family and in the past few months, his family has been suffering from severe financial problems.
Especial report :
Silk worm production on verge of destruction under religious dictators in Iran
April 27, 2010 - The Lageroud representative in the Iranian parliament said, "In Iran, 7,000 silk worm cocoons used to be produced but currently the production of cocoons has reached less than 1000 and it can definitely be said that this year it will decrease to less than 500".
"As the institution in charge of agriculture, the Jihad Agricultural Ministry has (destroyed) this industry with excessive uneconomical imports to the extent that (silk worm) farmers were forced to change their lands for other purposes", Mehrdad Lahouti said.
"In light of this, the Iran Silk Worm Company is on the brink of destruction", he stressed.
Statements:
Political prisoner announces solidarity with workers from prison
April 27, 2010 - Behrouz Javid Tehrani, a political prisoner in the notorious Gohardasht Prison in Karaj, issued a statement for Labor Day and announced his solidarity with all workers in Iran.
This statement reads in part:
"Labor Day is the day of the protests of millions of deprived laborers in the system of the mullahs' regime ruling Iran. In the past 30 years, the smallest labor protests were met with an iron fist and suppressed and the regime's security services have not failed to torture, imprison and expel workers wherever possible.
On May1, 2010, Iranian workers go hand in hand on the streets of Iran with Iranian youth who will also come out on the streets in their defense and together they will shake the streets of Tehran and other Iranian cities. This is what we hope for, the earthquake that the astrologers of Khamenei and Ahmadinejad have prophesized.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
UPDATE ON IRAN - April 29, 2010
The Beginning of the End of the Clerical Rule in Iran
No.588
No.588
The Downfall
Suppressive measures to escalate the climate of fear and terror
Tehran, April 27, 2010
At the wake of Labor Day regime’s suppressive agents try to escalate the climate of fear and terror in any manner possible. In Tehran khamenei’s mercenaries sit in main squares of the city such as Vali-e-Asr, Imam Hossein and Vanak in black cars and once in a while they bring out a camera from the window and pretend that they are filming passer byes.
In this manner they try to show as if they have complete security control over the city.
Parliament continues its disputes with Ahmadinejad’s cabinet
Tehran, April 27, 2010
Alireza Zakani an MP said: “we insist on our complaints in regard with Rahimi, Ahmadinejad’s first deputy. He added: “this issue must be pursued by Judiciary System aside political or fractional issues”.
Mohammadreza Khabaz another MP attacked Ahmadinejad and said: “the government shouldn’t think that National Development Cash Asset is its own safe. The government has used part of backup currency illegally and has not paid any attention to the private section.
Moghimi, MP said: “we don’t know how Ahmadinejad predicted that there will be an earthquake. We haven’t received any new report from the experts”.
He continued: “it is better for Ahmadinejad to implement the Sophisticated City Plan which has been approved five years ago instead of giving hollow promises to people with no backup for their expenditure”.
In a counter attack following a complaint made by Ahmadinejad’s cabinet MP, Abdoljabar Karami was summoned by Prosecutor Office of Tehran.
Karami is charged with offending the government and its officials.
Referring to the disputes Daryoush Qanbari, MP, warned the dominant band: “the course of action adopted by the government eliminates other fractions”.
Sanctions work
Tehran, April 27, 2010
In fear of international sanctions the clerical regime announced that it is storing gasoline.
Resistance
Protest in Qazvin
Tehran, April 27, 2010
In Qazvin about 20000 m of lands under the Vali-e-Asr Bridge close to Mar Mar Hotel was confiscated by City’s Providing Council. Land owners protested against the act.
The council decided to pay 50 for each meter of the land to hush them up but they didn’t accept the money and resisted.
Then SSF attacked them with batons and other suppressive equipments to help the officials of the council. They even destroyed some buildings belonging to the residents.
The protests and consecutive clashes have started since one week ago but the protesting residents have received no answer other than suppression.
Suppression
Hitting on the drum of improper veil a mean for suppressing women more
Tehran, April 27, 2010
Khamenei’s representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, mullah Seyyed Ghazi Asgar expressed his concern about what he called “export of improper veil” to Saudi Arabia and said: “some Iranian women are negligent even in the land of revelation. Female pilgrims will have uniforms”.
He added: “we are negligent about veil issue in the country and we are exporting this to Saudi Arabia too”.
Ghazi Asgar explained that there has been no complaint by Saudi Arabia about the veil of Iranian women but added: “it is not about Saudi Arabia, it is about Iran”.
As summer comes and at the wake of the first anniversary of protests after the election forcing women and girls to comply with what mullahs comprehend of Islamic veil has become one of the main concerns of religious fascism’s suppressive SSF, parliament and mullahs.
ٍRegime’s subordinates babbling about veil
Tehran, April 27, 2010
Recently regime’s Interior Minister, Mohammad Najar announced the execution of “veil and chastity plan” in the current year and Ahmadimoghadam commander of SSF said that the Interior Ministry and the Judiciary are having a new plan for confronting coarsen acts in the society.
Ahmadimoghadam added: “Satellites have put religious people in jeopardy and this is something to worry about because even religious families have a tendency towards these media”.
Efat Shariati (fe) MP complained about the outfit of airline stewardesses and said: “when you get on a plain the stewardess advises female passengers to watch their veil but she doesn’t do that herself. She has make up and wear’s tight outfit”.
Another site filtered
Tehran, April 27, 2010
In fear of the uprising and vast anti regime protests the clerical regime filtered Moalem Site the site belonging to Iran’s Teachers Caucus (in Iran Teachers Day is on May 2).
In a statement the caucus announced that this caucus will go on hunger strike on May 1 and 2 in protest to the terrible conditions of teachers under the mullah’s rule.
Currently two of the teachers Farzad Kamangar and Abdolreza Qhanbari are condemned to execution and many others are awaiting their trials.
Three people hanged, another man lashed in public
April 27, 2010 - In the past week, three people were hanged in Mashhad and Dezful while the flogging sentence of another person was carried out in public by the Department of Justice.
Quds state-run daily said today that the execution of two people in Mashhad prison was carried out. Their names were not mentioned in this report.
The Khuzestan Justice Department also announced yesterday that last Tuesday (April 20, 2010) a person by the name of Rahman R. was hanged in Dezful Prison.
In a statement, the Khuzestan Justice Department also said that a person identified as Reza S. was lashed in public in the Homafaran Intersection in Masjed Soleiman on April 20. The number of lashes was not specified.
Security forces shoot and kill Kurd man in Marivan
April 25, 2010 - According to reports from Kurdistan, Kamran Faraji, son of Hassanali, was killed after being directly targeted by security forces in the Khanoum Sheikhan Base in the border town of Marivan.
10 months without visits; 20 year old man kept in state of limbo in prison
April 27, 2010 - Ayub Qanbarpourian, who was arrested during the post election protests, has been kept in prison for 10 months without any visits with his family and relatives.
He has been taken to court 3 times in these 10 months but no sentence has been issued for him and he is kept in a total state of limbo.
Qanbarpourian, 20, is from a village in Lorestan and worked as a construction worker in Tehran. He participated in the peaceful demos in protest to election results on June 12 and was arrested and jailed. He was the breadwinner of his family and in the past few months, his family has been suffering from severe financial problems.
Appalling state of political prisoners in cellblock 350 in Evin Prison
April 27, 2010 - Credible reports say that the living conditions of prisoners in cellblock 350 in Evin Prison are very poor.
The crowdedness and the unprecedented number of prisoners in this cell is way over the capacity of this block and these prisoners are denied from minimum welfare and hygiene facilities which have made conditions very difficult for them.
According to this report, the sanitary condition and the state of medical treatment have reached a critical point and many prisoners have come down with the influenza and other contagious diseases.
The very low quality of food, cleanliness and the presence of more than 40 to 45 prisoners in every cell has caused many problems for the prisoners.
The condition in block 350 is so concerning that in the past few days, the prosecutor and a number of interrogators from the Revolutionary Court visited this block and were informed of the many problems prisoners were facing, but nothing has been done to solve them yet.
Dutch – Iranian woman under torture in Evin Prison
April 27, 2010 - According to reports, a female political prisoner has been held in a state of limbo in the notorious cellblock 209 in Evin Prison since her arrest on Ashura (December 27, 2009). Zahra Bahrami is a resident of Holland and has a dual Iranian and Dutch nationality. She came to Iran to visit her child.
This 45-year-old political prisoner is kept along with two other prisoners in one cell and has been banned from visiting her family since her arrest. Bahrami is suffering from depression because of the physical and psychological torture she was subjected to in prison.
Her family has been under pressure and threats by interrogators banning them from publishing news on Bahrami. They have been threatened that if they do, they will also be in trouble.
Bahrami was arrested in the Ashura protests after she was attacked by security forces and taken to cellblock 209 in Evin Prison. She was then transferred to a solitary cell in the Sepah Cellblock in Gohardasht Prison in Karaj where she was mentally and physically tortured and immorally insulted by interrogators of the Ministry of Intelligence to give televised interviews. She was forced to give a couple of interviews.
Interrogators broadcasted her interviews after she signed a written pledge of cooperation and used her interviews as confessions against her. She has been charged with Moharebeh, acting against national security, and being a member of the Royalist Association among other things.
Iran arrests another Baha'i
April 27, 2010 - On the evening of April 27, Foad Khanjani, a Baha'i man, was arrested by security forces.
Foad Khanjani is the grandson of Jamaloddin Khanjani, one of the seven Baha'i leaders in Iran.
Hospitalized student taken to prison from hospital
April 27, 2010 - Ali Parviz, a student at Khajeh Nasir University in Tehran who went on a leave from prison before the Iranian New Year was taken back to prison from the hospital by security forces despite his critical condition.
He went on a furlough on a 300 million toman (about 300,000 dollars) bail and after going to the doctor because of constant asthma attacks he was hospitalized in the Special Lung Hospital of Masih Daneshvari after the doctor diagnosed him with lung infection and internal bleeding in his lungs which he had gotten in prison.
Last week after the end of his furlough, his family asked the representative of the prosecutor in Evin Prison that his furlough be extended because of the fact that he was hospitalized. But their constant pleas in this regard were left unanswered. Immediately after it was announced that he was hospitalized, the representative of the prosecutor went to the hospital at night and interrogated the Ali Parviz and all the hospital personnel and asked for his medical records.
The frequent visits of the prosecutor's representative to the hospital and a visit by the representative of the medical examiner on behalf of the prosecutor led Ali Parviz's doctor to release him from prison before the end of his treatment. After the announcement of his release from prison, agents of the prosecutor's office immediately came to the hospital for his arrest and separated him from his family. They took him to Evin Prison with an ambulance.
Ali Parviz was arrested on November 3, 2009 after security forces raided his home and was under constant interrogations while in a solitary cell. He was sentenced to 3 years of prison in an initial sentence by the 28th branch of the Revolutionary Court headed by Moqiseh. Parviz is a computer engineering student at Khajeh Nasir University.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
April 28, 2010
Iran at the wake of Labor Day - Labor Bulletin No. 5
Labor Day
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
News / Protests
Labor news from Tehran – April 26, 2010
- At 10 am on Sunday April 25, 70 laid off contract workers from the Pars Oil Factory staged a gathering in protest to their expulsion outside the factory. Security forces entered the scene in fear of widespread protests.
- On Sunday April 25, about 40 to 50 expelled workers of the Sassan Factory gathered outside the factory again and demanded that someone tend to their complaints. Pro-government labor elements in the factory made an empty promise to them that they would solve their problem on May 10. After it was revealed that this promise was false, all the laborers agreed that they would take their revenge for these deceptions on May 1.
- According to Kian Tire workers, they have not received their salary for almost five months. They staged a number of protests in this time which at one time led to a fire in the factory but they still have not received their wages and their demands have not been met. The Iranian regime has made some promises to them that it will look into their problems this week to silence them on the wake of International Labor Day on May 1, but nothing has been done for them as yet.
- According to a salesman in an ice cream shop located in Darband, shopkeepers have been forced to put up a picture of Khamenei in their shops. He said that his shop was closed for 10 days because he had refused to put up the picture.
- From some time ago, the Azmayesh Factory fired about 1,700 or according to some reports, a few hundred of its workers after it went bankrupt. Currently only 120 workers are left in the factory and the factory intends to force these laborers into retirement as well because it does not have the money to pay them. Some of the laborers have said that they have no received their salaries or their compensations from last year. These laborers complained that there are no other jobs available and that some of the personnel who were fired are forced to do miscellaneous jobs, but that most are unemployed.
News / Suppression
Labor activist says he was tortured by security forces in Saqez
April 26, 2010 - A labor activist in Saqez who asked not to be identified for security reasons said, "Because of the torture and pressure I was subjected to in prison both my kidneys were damaged and I am in a bad condition ".
"My doctor believes that because of the torture, my brain was also damaged and my ailments are increasing", he added.
This activist said that he had appealed to the United Nations to help him leave the country without result and that he is condemned to a gradual death.
Labor reports from other Iranian cities – April 26, 2010
Sanandaj - According to reports on the wake of Labor Day, on Tuesday April 23, 40 workers from the Hadi Paint Company were fired.
The fired workers were all over the age of 30 therefore they cannot easily find another job.
Ahwaz – In the Petrochemical Factory in Asaluyeh, a number of workers protested their low wages and poor work conditions but were all fired on the spot to quell the protest.
80 workers fired from Pars Macaroni Factory
April 26, 2010 - According to reports, on Tuesday April 20, 80 workers in the Pars Macaroni Company were fired. One of these laborers said, "Even young educated people cannot find work let alone elderly people who have reached the age of retirement".
Especial report : Khomeini Port
ISC reports received from Iran’s ports in Persian Gulf shows that crisis is dominant there. Poverty and umimployment at Khomeini Port and other ports are the fire under the ashes which will turn into a huge social crisis in few months.
A resident said: it will not stay like this. Chaos is in its peak. There are armed robberies. All homes are robbed. Who ever resists the robbers is killed. There is no official to look into this matter.
About export and import of goods at Khomeini Port he said: the first two months of the year should be the buissiest months at the ports but unfortunately it is not so. The work is almost stopped. Nothing can be done.
Of course last year was bad too.
We work with 10% of our true capacity. Formerly each month two ships were loaded at Khomeini Port but currently even one is not seen. This has made the laborers jobless and the only way left for them to provide their livelihood is robbery and illegal works. Poverty and armed robbery is the result of this condition.
Situation of some factories
Birjand, April 26, 2010- more than 80% of the productions of Kavir Tire Company is left in the sotrage houses thus the production of the company has dropped drastically. The same is the condition in Birjand’s soft drink factory.
Shahre-ray, April 26, 2010- A laborer of a factory in Shahre-ray’s comment about May Day: they didn’t give us permission for a march. They tell us we have no right to talk or to protest. When we defend our oppressed rights the government threatens us that we have gone far beyound what we are allowed to.
About his factory’s problems he said: “we were closed because we didn’t have the raw material for our work. The factory is open now but still no material has arrived. If the material is not provided there will be no cash asset and all 370 workers lef will lose their jobs too.
Immediately after Norooz 130 workers were fired.
The contract workers receive half wage. This is absulute slavary. They have enchained the workers. Even members of the Council are desperate because no body pays attention to what they say. The factory is falling apart.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
News / Protests
Labor news from Tehran – April 26, 2010
- At 10 am on Sunday April 25, 70 laid off contract workers from the Pars Oil Factory staged a gathering in protest to their expulsion outside the factory. Security forces entered the scene in fear of widespread protests.
- On Sunday April 25, about 40 to 50 expelled workers of the Sassan Factory gathered outside the factory again and demanded that someone tend to their complaints. Pro-government labor elements in the factory made an empty promise to them that they would solve their problem on May 10. After it was revealed that this promise was false, all the laborers agreed that they would take their revenge for these deceptions on May 1.
- According to Kian Tire workers, they have not received their salary for almost five months. They staged a number of protests in this time which at one time led to a fire in the factory but they still have not received their wages and their demands have not been met. The Iranian regime has made some promises to them that it will look into their problems this week to silence them on the wake of International Labor Day on May 1, but nothing has been done for them as yet.
- According to a salesman in an ice cream shop located in Darband, shopkeepers have been forced to put up a picture of Khamenei in their shops. He said that his shop was closed for 10 days because he had refused to put up the picture.
- From some time ago, the Azmayesh Factory fired about 1,700 or according to some reports, a few hundred of its workers after it went bankrupt. Currently only 120 workers are left in the factory and the factory intends to force these laborers into retirement as well because it does not have the money to pay them. Some of the laborers have said that they have no received their salaries or their compensations from last year. These laborers complained that there are no other jobs available and that some of the personnel who were fired are forced to do miscellaneous jobs, but that most are unemployed.
News / Suppression
Labor activist says he was tortured by security forces in Saqez
April 26, 2010 - A labor activist in Saqez who asked not to be identified for security reasons said, "Because of the torture and pressure I was subjected to in prison both my kidneys were damaged and I am in a bad condition ".
"My doctor believes that because of the torture, my brain was also damaged and my ailments are increasing", he added.
This activist said that he had appealed to the United Nations to help him leave the country without result and that he is condemned to a gradual death.
Labor reports from other Iranian cities – April 26, 2010
Sanandaj - According to reports on the wake of Labor Day, on Tuesday April 23, 40 workers from the Hadi Paint Company were fired.
The fired workers were all over the age of 30 therefore they cannot easily find another job.
Ahwaz – In the Petrochemical Factory in Asaluyeh, a number of workers protested their low wages and poor work conditions but were all fired on the spot to quell the protest.
80 workers fired from Pars Macaroni Factory
April 26, 2010 - According to reports, on Tuesday April 20, 80 workers in the Pars Macaroni Company were fired. One of these laborers said, "Even young educated people cannot find work let alone elderly people who have reached the age of retirement".
Especial report : Khomeini Port
ISC reports received from Iran’s ports in Persian Gulf shows that crisis is dominant there. Poverty and umimployment at Khomeini Port and other ports are the fire under the ashes which will turn into a huge social crisis in few months.
A resident said: it will not stay like this. Chaos is in its peak. There are armed robberies. All homes are robbed. Who ever resists the robbers is killed. There is no official to look into this matter.
About export and import of goods at Khomeini Port he said: the first two months of the year should be the buissiest months at the ports but unfortunately it is not so. The work is almost stopped. Nothing can be done.
Of course last year was bad too.
We work with 10% of our true capacity. Formerly each month two ships were loaded at Khomeini Port but currently even one is not seen. This has made the laborers jobless and the only way left for them to provide their livelihood is robbery and illegal works. Poverty and armed robbery is the result of this condition.
Situation of some factories
Birjand, April 26, 2010- more than 80% of the productions of Kavir Tire Company is left in the sotrage houses thus the production of the company has dropped drastically. The same is the condition in Birjand’s soft drink factory.
Shahre-ray, April 26, 2010- A laborer of a factory in Shahre-ray’s comment about May Day: they didn’t give us permission for a march. They tell us we have no right to talk or to protest. When we defend our oppressed rights the government threatens us that we have gone far beyound what we are allowed to.
About his factory’s problems he said: “we were closed because we didn’t have the raw material for our work. The factory is open now but still no material has arrived. If the material is not provided there will be no cash asset and all 370 workers lef will lose their jobs too.
Immediately after Norooz 130 workers were fired.
The contract workers receive half wage. This is absulute slavary. They have enchained the workers. Even members of the Council are desperate because no body pays attention to what they say. The factory is falling apart.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
UPDATE ON IRAN - April 28, 2010
The Beginning of the End of the Clerical Rule in Iran
No.587
No.587
The Downfall
Heavy disputes between Ahmadinejad’s cabinet and Regime’s parliament
Tehran, April 26, 2010
Hassan Qhaforifard a member of regime’s reactionary parliament attacked Ahmadinejad and said: “the fourth agenda was over by the end of the last year and the country actually is without any agenda. We had to approve in the parliament that until there is a fifth agenda the country should move on the previous one and this is a problem. The government should have presented the fifth agenda last June so that we could discuss about it and then implement it from the New Year”.
Yousefian a member of Budget Commission also said: “the fifth agenda is more like an advice than an executable plan. The government has talked in general and there are no specific values and especific statistics”.
Yousefian added: “Unfortunately at the parliament we have just made general questions about how the fourth agenda was executed. In some cases not only the agenda has not been executed but it hasn’t got even close to its goal and in some cases there has been a backlash”.
They admit: parliament is good for nothing
Tehran, April 26, 2010
Fars news agency affiliated with RGC admitted that regime’s parliament is good for nothing and wrote: “one of the most important problems in executive branch almost from the beginning is disorderly presence of some MPs in the parliament and their disorderly participation in voting”.
The news agency pointed to the fact that the MPs don’t even care for Khamenei’s advises and added: “this issue is so important that the honorable Leader has advised about the issue several times. He last criticized them in his meeting with parliament’s Clerics Council”.
According to this report so many of regime’s MPs are absent at the parliament that the parliament doesn’t reach the limit that would permit voting.
Some MPs including Daryoush Ghanbari have asked that these disorderly MPs that even don’t vote must be ousted. He said: “sometimes it is seen that when we want to discuss an important plan or bill some MPs are not present. Actually we don’t even see the physical presence of some of them”.
He added sarcastically: “even parliament’s internal regulations don’t match with these absences. A leave has a limit we cannot say that these MPs are always at leave”.
Disputes surge as regime retreats from being a member of Human Rights Council
Tehran, April 26, 2010
Tabnak site belonging to Mohsen Rezaee the former head of RGC attacked regime’s Foreign Ministry for disgracing the regime by its defeated attempt to make it a member of Human Rights Council and wrote: “after the former defeat in this council’s election and the defeat in the quest for becoming a member of UN’s Security Council and after that the retreat from coming a member of IAEA’s Governing Council this quest was the unsuccessful quest of our diplomatic apparatus in achieving international sits”.
The site continues that this defeat and admitting to it by Ramin Mehmanparast spokesman of Foreign Ministry has aroused this question in the media and political societies that when some members of UN and international human rights organization are negatively biased towards us why did the Foreign Ministry and with what goal had it this scheme included in its agenda and then why did it retreat from it? “Didn’t we forecasted that we will be under such attack”?.. “Though this organ is not a political organ but none the less its members are chosen politically”.
The site adds: “now it has been decided that Iran become a member of Global Council of Women’s Rights and all Asian countries will support us in that! We ask the Foreign Ministry what kind of a bargain that is?... Having a look at the influence of these two councils in international society’s public opinion we can well see that even if the Asian countries support us in the election of Global Council of Women’s Rights still it is Iran that has lost something having in mind the amount of negative publicity and the amount that countries and anti Iran (read regime) currents have become consent by our retreat. This shows the importance of this issue in international arena. We can decisively say that this act of Foreign Ministry has been a clear defeat for the diplomacy of our country”.
To where Khatami’s disgusting yielding led?
Tehran, April 26, 2010
Though Khatamie has pathetically yielded to Khamenei but still Kayhan Daily Khamenei’s organ wrote: “Khatami wants to give up without paying the price for his treachery and being punished for selling his homeland. Will the people and the System accept that? Of course the answer is negative”.
Resistance
When the wolf absurdly complains from the sheep
Tehran, April 26, 2010
The criminal head of Gohardasht Prison, Haj Kazem and the deputy of prison’s security, Faraji have complained from the political prisoner Mansour Osanloo. This unique and absurd complaint has been handed over to branch 6 of regime’s kangaroo Revolution Court. In the complaint they have asked death penalty for Mr. Osanloo.
The complaint says that Mr. Osanloo is in contact with dissident groups. Some other Khamenei’s mercenaries have signed the complaint too.
As the result of this complaint Mr. Osanloo was transferred to branch 6 of Karaj’s kangaroo Revolution Court on Sunday April 25.
It is clear obvious that making up such absurd cases which is the specialty of regime’s suppression and torture apparatus aims at breaking the resisting spirit of political prisoners.
Mr. Osanloo is suffering from multiple diseases in the prison. He has problems in his eyes, heart, back and legs. Instead of treating him the henchmen buy more shame for themselves by making up such cases.
The political prisoner Arjang Davoodi calls for aid from all freedom loving people in the world
Tehran, April 26, 2010
Political prisoner Mr. Arjang Davoodi, in a letter to UN and other international human rights organizations, all freedom loving people and political activists of the world has asked for help.
Mr. Davoodi estates in his letter:… “I am the victim of a blood thirsty oppressing Supreme Leader….I have two cases one …in branch 26 of Tehran’s soc-called Revolutionary court headed then by Hossein Zareh as judge famous as Judge Hadad and the other one in branch 15 of Tehran’s soc-called Revolutionary court headed by judge Abolghasem Salavati Gharveh.
Hassan Hadad, his real name Hassan Zare Dehnavi it the judge of the first case, the security official who issued the bill of indictment of the second case and the head of security mafia stationed in so-called Revolutionary Court. He is one of those responsible for Kahrizak catastrophic events.”
He also names Saeed Mortazvi as interfering in his case and explains: “Judge Saeed Mortazavi is severely against me because I revealed the secret of Ms. Zahra Kazemi’s murder and directly accused him in a film produced b Jim Hockan, a Canadian producer, of the murder of Zahra Kazemi. The film was named ‘Iran is banned’. He uses every opportunity to strike back at me, my family, my relatives and friends.…
The senior specialist of my case, Maysam, drew a gun at me while interrogating me and threatened me that he will fill my body with bullets”.
Mr. Davoodi names 11 other Khamenei elements involved in his file and continues: “I was arrested on Nov.9, 2003 at 1 pm at the intersection of Keshavarz Blvd. and North Kargar Street. Some plainclothes humiliatingly dragged me out of my car a Pykan that belonged to Partovi Hekmat School. They beat me and swore at me in public, eye banded me and handcuffed me and then without telling me what I was accused of they transferred me to an unknown location and kept me there for several days during which I was under most severe tortures…
I tolerated 3months in solitary cells in security ward 2 of Evin Prison. Because I resisted and didn’t accept any interrogation whether written or oral I was hospitalized 6 times for suffering different tortures.
Four times I was hospitalized in Baghiatollah Hospital belonging to RGC in Tehran’s Mullah Sadra St. under the nicknames of Mohsen Ghorbani, Khosro Abadani, Mohammad Ashuri and Akbar Lak. I was there on the whole for 17 days in the 10th floor which is the floor for security patients ….”.
The suppressive agents had then confiscated two briefcases of Mr. Davoodi’s documents from the school as interrogator Mostafavi and inspector Tabatabaee had threatened him that theywill ruin his life and his families life because he resists.
Because Mr. Davoodin resisted and pursued the stealing of his documents he was exiled to Rajaee Shahr Prison (Gohardasht Prsion) in 2004 and then to Bandar Abbass’s Central Prison, south of the country, in 2005.
Mr. Davoodi continues that in 2006 due to the activities on international organizations and his critical physical condition he got a treatment leave and returned to Tehran where he found out that by the order of Judge Hadad the school that he governed was closed.
When Mr. Davoodi goes to the so-called Revolutionary Courts building and refers to Security Department’s office to take back his documents he is arrested right away and taken back again to security ward no. 2 of Evin and he goes under unbearable interrogations again.
At the end of his letter Mr. Davoodi emphasizes that without the pressure and help of human right organs especially those belonging to UN nobody can help the political prisoners in Iran.
Suppression
A suppressive controlling act by regime at the wake of Labor Day
Tehran, April 26, 2010
ISC reported that in an unprecedented act Iran-cell Company has sent SMS to its customers that they need to send their identification documents once again to the company otherwise their Sim-Cards will be blocked in a week.
Lots of these customers believe that this is a new suppressive act of the regime so that when it eavesdrops a call it would be able to find the owner much faster.
It is especially to be mentioned that Iran’s Communication Enterprise and communication stations are under the invasion of RGC.
Regime’s security forces raided a house chapel
Tehran, April 25, 2010
Persian Language Chirstian’s news network announced that on Wednesday April 14 agents of Islamic Republic’s Intelligence Ministry crushed into a house chapel in Karaj and while threatening the people present beat the prist, Behnam Irani and arrested him.
In this gathering 10 Christian youths residing in Karaj were present to pray and learn rules of the Holy Bible.
Priest Pirooz Khanjani a member of Central Council of Iran’s Churches said that since eight months ago one Christian is arrested per week on the average.
Mr. Khanjani said that no one has been successful in contacting Priest Irani even his wife but there has been news that he was in critical condition.
Two political prisoners under pressure and torture in Orumieh Prison
April 25, 2010- Two political prisoners have been kept in a state of limbo for 75 days in solitary in the Central Orumieh Prison. They are pressurized and mistreated.
Morad Mahali and Hossein Abdollahzadeh who were arrested on charges of moharebeh (enmity with God) by security forces are still kept in solitary after 75 days and are subjected to mental and physical pressure. Mahali is from Piranshahr while Hossein Abdollahzadeh is a political activist from Mahabad.
Jailed teacher association head in critical condition
April 26, 2010 - Hashem Khastar, a retired teacher in Mashhad and head of the Teacher's Association in Mashhad has been denied a medical leave after 8 months of prison despite his heart problems.
In the past few days, his heart problem and high blood pressure has led to damage in his retina which has severely weakened his eyesight. His friends and family have made many attempts to get him a medical leave so that he would receive treatment outside of prison but the Mashhad Revolutionary Court and security institutions have refused to grant him a leave.
Security institutions have said they will grant his leave only if he completely ceases his political activities.
Khastar has refused to back down and has said that suffering from his illness is easier than choosing any option put to him by security institutions.
According to the law, all prisoners are allowed to request a leave after two months of prison and the prison is obliged to agree with the leave.
Political prisoners denied minimum rights
April 26, 2010 - Agents of the Ahmadinejad government's Ministry of Intelligence are not satisfied with the legal procedures taken by the prosecutor's office. They are also not satisfied with the sentences issued for political prisoners and the measures taken for their freedom or granting them leaves. Political prisoners who had been granted furloughs have been summoned by the Intelligence Agency and asked to give interviews to 'break' them. They are threatened that they will be jailed if they refuse. (The Intelligence Agency) is also making new arrests and sends prisoners who are on leave to prison.
Mashhad Baha'is receive heavy prison terms
April 26, 2010 - The court of Review in Mashhad issued heavy sentences for 9 Baha'i residents in this city.
According to these sentences, five of these men and women by the names of Sima Eshraqi, Rozita Vatefi, Davar Nabil Zadeh, Jalayer Vahdat and Nahid Qadiri were each sentenced to 5 years of prison on charges of spreading propaganda against the government, acting against national security by membership in and illegal activities for a Baha'i organization, advertizing on behalf of and being in contact with outsiders, holding illegal gatherings, and publishing and distributing CD's and books related to the Baha'i faith.
Four other Baha'is by the names of Nasrin Qadiri, Kaviz Nouzedhi, Houman Bakht Avar and Sima Rajabian were sentenced to two years of prison.
Qadiri and Vatefi have been jailed for more than 40 days.
Other News
Regime’s negotiations in Vienna was fruitless
Tehran, April 26, 2010
Meeting and negotiation between Manocher Motaki regime’s Foreign Minister with the head of IAEA over fuel exchange was fruitless.
Motaki has told Mr. Amanoo that Tehran is still looking over the IAEA’s suggestion for fuel exchange offered to since last November and demanded mutual trust.
Since six months ago IAEA has suggested regime that it sent less enriched uranium to Russia or France to be turned into fuel for Tehran’s medical research reactor. This suggestion aimed at a drop in Tehran’s capability in enriching uranium in high levels which is necessary for producing nuclear weapons.
The clerical regime is pursuing a diplomatic campaign to prevent the fourth resolution regarding sanctions against it.
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
April 27, 2010
Laborers' Buletin - No. 4 - April 27, 2010
Labor Day
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
Labor Day in Tehran and other cities
Tehran, April 24, 2010- Laborers advocates have called on all Iranians to participate in the gathering of Labor Day. The announced that gathering in Tehran starts at 1600 in front of Labor Ministy in Azadi Street.
“We underscore that if agents prevent the gathering and clashes occured we will move towards Interior Ministry in Fatemi Street.
The suggested slogans are: ‘freedom and justice is the slogan of the nation’, ‘independence, freedom, social justice’, ‘we will not yield to oppression’ ….
In other cities the gathering are in front of ‘Laborers House’ of each city and township and if SSF clashes and prevents the gathering we will go towards Governor Office in provinces’ centers”.
Ceremony of Labor Day in Isfahan
Isfahan, April 24, 2010- Laborers advocates announced the program of Labor Day as such: On May first the we will join laborers movement… we will all gather in solidairty with the country’s hardworking laborers in predetermined locations and we will support their rights.
Location: Laborers House (University Blvd. Street)
Time: 5 pm
Suggested slogan: Freedom and justice these are our nation’s slogans
News / Protests
Supplementary report
Tehran, April 25 2010- As it was reported on April 24 when about 3000 laborers were compulsarily taken to Khomeini’s tomb they turned the scene to a protest against the regime. Supplementary reports say the this protest gathering was supposed to take place inside the building but SSF suppressive force tried to disperse the workers and prevented them from getting inside. Thus the workers gathered outside in protest in the unpleasent whether.
Security forces prevented any cell phone from being taken into the premises.
Laborers of Marvdasht in protest again
Fars, Marvdasht, April 25, 2010- on Saturday April 24 the laborers of Fars Meat Complex once again gathered in front of the Labor Bureau of the city to protest agianst the closure of the factory’s door and ousting of 90 laborers with history of work of 15 to 23 years.
When an element of the factory told the workers that they were the cause of company’s bankruptcy and closure so they can demnad nothing the laborers went furious and argues erupted.
On Sunday too some of the workers gathered in front of the bureau again but no body saw into their problems and demands.
News / Suppression
Another factory at the wake of bankruptcy
Tehran, April 25, 2010- Pars Cooking Oil Factory is at the wake of bankruptcy due to plundering and anti laborer policies of elements of Ahmadinejad’s govenrnment.
This factory located at Tehran’s south terminal has fired the majority of its contractors and contract workers so far.
Currently even hired permanent workers are also in danger of being fired based on different excuses.
Factory’s land and belongings are being looted by the magangement of the factory who are affiliated with the government.
The laborers have gathered several times in protest inside the factory but regime’s elements have not paid any attention to their demands so far.
The problem of short interval contracts
Isfehan, Naeen Shahr, April 24, 2010- Laborers of Naeen township are facing problems in signing their work contracts. These contracts state short interval hirings. The workers can state no conditions for their job otherwise they will be fired.
All the share holders of Naeen have direct or indirect connections with highrank officials of Khamenei’s regime.
Laborers movement has been established there after the election by some engineers and it is underground. They try to enlighten the workers in the factories and sometimes they have discussions in public.
Some new cities have joined the laborers movement. These cities enjoyed active factories before a few years ago and they were counted amongst industrial cities but because the youths of the city started political struggle these cities became the subjects of regime’s wrath:
- in Ghaemshar two textile factory and one gunny factory were closed
- in Zirab coalwashing factory lost its activity
- in Behshahr a textile factory was doomed
- in Neka an oil factory was closed
All these factories were bankrupted by predetermined policies which led to the firing of their laborers.
Wage of 130000 a month
Qazvin, April 25, 2010- Some fired laborers of Qazvin factories have no choice other than to work in jobs that they only receive 130000 tomans per month for 14 hours of work.
Fired workers forced to misery
Qazvin, April 25, 2010- A worker fired from Alborz Tile Factory said: “to be able to live we have to do any work possible. We are a great number of fired workers and we are having a painful destiny. Our wives and children are hungry. We are even ready to work in different factories on any condition but still we can find no job. Workers are being fired on daily bases from all factories and enterprises.
I work in a gas station. I have a wife and two kids. For 12 hours work and two extra hours I receive only 130000 tomans per month (poverty line is 700000 tomans per month as indicated by regime’s elements and 1000000 tomans as indicated by economic experts). If I protest this amount of wage I will be fired at once.
Those who talk of Islam and are occupying high positions do they feel what pain and poverty is? Where should we get money for our rent or even buying just some bread?
Collective firing
Hamedan, April 24, 2010- Ahmad Mabodi the head of Islamic Councils of Work ‘s coordinating center of Hamedan Province said that the increasing trend of collective firing of the laborers of porduction and industrial units of the province has led to a rise in estatistic of unemployment insurance. This will cause problems in the future to SocialWelfare Organization.
The laborers society form more than 35 percent of work force of the province.
No social welfare for you!
Shiraz, April 25, 2010- Seyyed Mohammad Farshidian the head of Construction Workers Guild Assossiation said that currently from amongst 120000 construction workers in Shiraz only 8000 are enjoying privilages of social welfare in form of insurance for freelancers.
Especial report : RGC buys the factory’s shares
Arak, April 25, 2010- A worker of Arak’s Aluminum Production Factory said that 50% of the main shares of this factory is bought by RGC.
RGC has appointed a man called Asgari in charge of the factory as a result the factory’s production has dropped drastically.
Hired workers receive 450000 tomans which is half the amount stated as poverty line by regime. The workers have hard time in providing their families.
Article: What is going on in Shiraz’s factories
April 25, 2010- A factory guard: “the factory is actually closed here. Workers went to Labor Bureau to protest. Since 2months ago they have’nt received their wages. They haven’t received the bonus for the new year. Only a few are left here to watch over the factory the others are gone to receive unemployment insurance. It is about 3 months that the factory is closed. There is no material to be used for production. The workers are desperate. It is not only our factory’s problem. Narjengton Factory, Shiraz Long Distance Communication Company too are in the same condition. Shiraz’s factories and companies have lots of problems. They say that we receive subcidy what subcidy we paid 10000 tomans for electricity last month now we have to pay 20000 tomans this month where are these subcidies”?
Shiraz’s Plant Oil Factory
April 25, 2010- A laborer of the factory: “we haven’t received our wages for three months. Whoever is retired will not receive his rights of years of services right away. Each two months they give us 500000 tomans. We are doomed. The reason for all this; there is not enough production. We receive a little oil. Nobody dares to say anything whether he is a hired worker or a contarct worker. If we do then we have to go and beg in the streets to provide our lives or we have to go and borrow money. If we are tenants then we have to live in the streets. What should we tell our kids. They don’t understand any of these. We are eating stones for food!
It is for two years that they don’t give us anything to drink in the factory its only plain cheap food. Though I have a house and both I and my wife work we still cannot provide our family.
On May Day they give us some money to decieve us. If we protest we are fired. They used to give us rice, eggs,… before but these days we receive nothing.
A worker is the supporting arm of the country but now a worker is nothing, is a dead man.
Shiraz’s Long Distance Communication Company
April 25, 2010- A representative of the workers of this company said: “those retired do not received the right of their years of services. The company has no money to pay. We just try to keep the company alive. Nobody is satisfied with the wages.
Statements:
Expelled soft drink factory workers stage protest in Tehran
Two hundred and fifty workers of the Sassan Soft Drink Factory in Tehran staged a protest outside this factory at 9:30 am on April 24. They were protesting the expulsion of 650 workers in this factory.
These workers chanted, "Food is our inalienable right" and "establishing labor unions is our inalienable right".
From last November, regime elements privatized the company under the pretext of having financial problems and gradually started to fire workers. Around 650 laborers were fired by March without receiving any compensation. The families of these workers are on the verge of falling apart because of poverty and not being able to provide a livelihood. According to these workers, their lives 'have fallen apart'. These workers have said that if their problems are not dealt with, all the expelled workers will gather outside the factory in the next few days.
As we near International Labor Day, we unite with these laborers and call on all workers and especially those with a conscience to stand up to this government. Without doubt, with solidarity and resistance, we shall overcome.
Association in Support of Iran Workers
April 24, 2010
Marvdasht Azmayesh Factory workers go into 29th day of strike
The strike of the Marvdasht Azmayesh Factory workers has entered its 29th day.
These workers have gone on a strike and halted all the production lines staging a sit-in in the factory everyday in protest to the expulsion of laborers, lack of job security and their financial problems.
One of the workers in this factory said that it is close to one month that workers have staged this strike in protest to the incorrect economical policies of the government and the treatment of workers, but no one has so far answered their demands. He also stressed that the financial state of workers is extremely deplorable.
Workers cannot afford to pay rent and their debts and this can lead to the destruction and separation of their families. Some workers have been forced to sell cigarettes in the streets.
As we near International Labor Day, we intend to unite and convey our voice to everyone in protest to these pressures against workers.
Association in Support of Iran Workers
April 22, 2010
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
Iran at the wake of Labor Day
Labor Day in Tehran and other cities
Tehran, April 24, 2010- Laborers advocates have called on all Iranians to participate in the gathering of Labor Day. The announced that gathering in Tehran starts at 1600 in front of Labor Ministy in Azadi Street.
“We underscore that if agents prevent the gathering and clashes occured we will move towards Interior Ministry in Fatemi Street.
The suggested slogans are: ‘freedom and justice is the slogan of the nation’, ‘independence, freedom, social justice’, ‘we will not yield to oppression’ ….
In other cities the gathering are in front of ‘Laborers House’ of each city and township and if SSF clashes and prevents the gathering we will go towards Governor Office in provinces’ centers”.
Ceremony of Labor Day in Isfahan
Isfahan, April 24, 2010- Laborers advocates announced the program of Labor Day as such: On May first the we will join laborers movement… we will all gather in solidairty with the country’s hardworking laborers in predetermined locations and we will support their rights.
Location: Laborers House (University Blvd. Street)
Time: 5 pm
Suggested slogan: Freedom and justice these are our nation’s slogans
News / Protests
Supplementary report
Tehran, April 25 2010- As it was reported on April 24 when about 3000 laborers were compulsarily taken to Khomeini’s tomb they turned the scene to a protest against the regime. Supplementary reports say the this protest gathering was supposed to take place inside the building but SSF suppressive force tried to disperse the workers and prevented them from getting inside. Thus the workers gathered outside in protest in the unpleasent whether.
Security forces prevented any cell phone from being taken into the premises.
Laborers of Marvdasht in protest again
Fars, Marvdasht, April 25, 2010- on Saturday April 24 the laborers of Fars Meat Complex once again gathered in front of the Labor Bureau of the city to protest agianst the closure of the factory’s door and ousting of 90 laborers with history of work of 15 to 23 years.
When an element of the factory told the workers that they were the cause of company’s bankruptcy and closure so they can demnad nothing the laborers went furious and argues erupted.
On Sunday too some of the workers gathered in front of the bureau again but no body saw into their problems and demands.
News / Suppression
Another factory at the wake of bankruptcy
Tehran, April 25, 2010- Pars Cooking Oil Factory is at the wake of bankruptcy due to plundering and anti laborer policies of elements of Ahmadinejad’s govenrnment.
This factory located at Tehran’s south terminal has fired the majority of its contractors and contract workers so far.
Currently even hired permanent workers are also in danger of being fired based on different excuses.
Factory’s land and belongings are being looted by the magangement of the factory who are affiliated with the government.
The laborers have gathered several times in protest inside the factory but regime’s elements have not paid any attention to their demands so far.
The problem of short interval contracts
Isfehan, Naeen Shahr, April 24, 2010- Laborers of Naeen township are facing problems in signing their work contracts. These contracts state short interval hirings. The workers can state no conditions for their job otherwise they will be fired.
All the share holders of Naeen have direct or indirect connections with highrank officials of Khamenei’s regime.
Laborers movement has been established there after the election by some engineers and it is underground. They try to enlighten the workers in the factories and sometimes they have discussions in public.
Some new cities have joined the laborers movement. These cities enjoyed active factories before a few years ago and they were counted amongst industrial cities but because the youths of the city started political struggle these cities became the subjects of regime’s wrath:
- in Ghaemshar two textile factory and one gunny factory were closed
- in Zirab coalwashing factory lost its activity
- in Behshahr a textile factory was doomed
- in Neka an oil factory was closed
All these factories were bankrupted by predetermined policies which led to the firing of their laborers.
Wage of 130000 a month
Qazvin, April 25, 2010- Some fired laborers of Qazvin factories have no choice other than to work in jobs that they only receive 130000 tomans per month for 14 hours of work.
Fired workers forced to misery
Qazvin, April 25, 2010- A worker fired from Alborz Tile Factory said: “to be able to live we have to do any work possible. We are a great number of fired workers and we are having a painful destiny. Our wives and children are hungry. We are even ready to work in different factories on any condition but still we can find no job. Workers are being fired on daily bases from all factories and enterprises.
I work in a gas station. I have a wife and two kids. For 12 hours work and two extra hours I receive only 130000 tomans per month (poverty line is 700000 tomans per month as indicated by regime’s elements and 1000000 tomans as indicated by economic experts). If I protest this amount of wage I will be fired at once.
Those who talk of Islam and are occupying high positions do they feel what pain and poverty is? Where should we get money for our rent or even buying just some bread?
Collective firing
Hamedan, April 24, 2010- Ahmad Mabodi the head of Islamic Councils of Work ‘s coordinating center of Hamedan Province said that the increasing trend of collective firing of the laborers of porduction and industrial units of the province has led to a rise in estatistic of unemployment insurance. This will cause problems in the future to SocialWelfare Organization.
The laborers society form more than 35 percent of work force of the province.
No social welfare for you!
Shiraz, April 25, 2010- Seyyed Mohammad Farshidian the head of Construction Workers Guild Assossiation said that currently from amongst 120000 construction workers in Shiraz only 8000 are enjoying privilages of social welfare in form of insurance for freelancers.
Especial report : RGC buys the factory’s shares
Arak, April 25, 2010- A worker of Arak’s Aluminum Production Factory said that 50% of the main shares of this factory is bought by RGC.
RGC has appointed a man called Asgari in charge of the factory as a result the factory’s production has dropped drastically.
Hired workers receive 450000 tomans which is half the amount stated as poverty line by regime. The workers have hard time in providing their families.
Article: What is going on in Shiraz’s factories
April 25, 2010- A factory guard: “the factory is actually closed here. Workers went to Labor Bureau to protest. Since 2months ago they have’nt received their wages. They haven’t received the bonus for the new year. Only a few are left here to watch over the factory the others are gone to receive unemployment insurance. It is about 3 months that the factory is closed. There is no material to be used for production. The workers are desperate. It is not only our factory’s problem. Narjengton Factory, Shiraz Long Distance Communication Company too are in the same condition. Shiraz’s factories and companies have lots of problems. They say that we receive subcidy what subcidy we paid 10000 tomans for electricity last month now we have to pay 20000 tomans this month where are these subcidies”?
Shiraz’s Plant Oil Factory
April 25, 2010- A laborer of the factory: “we haven’t received our wages for three months. Whoever is retired will not receive his rights of years of services right away. Each two months they give us 500000 tomans. We are doomed. The reason for all this; there is not enough production. We receive a little oil. Nobody dares to say anything whether he is a hired worker or a contarct worker. If we do then we have to go and beg in the streets to provide our lives or we have to go and borrow money. If we are tenants then we have to live in the streets. What should we tell our kids. They don’t understand any of these. We are eating stones for food!
It is for two years that they don’t give us anything to drink in the factory its only plain cheap food. Though I have a house and both I and my wife work we still cannot provide our family.
On May Day they give us some money to decieve us. If we protest we are fired. They used to give us rice, eggs,… before but these days we receive nothing.
A worker is the supporting arm of the country but now a worker is nothing, is a dead man.
Shiraz’s Long Distance Communication Company
April 25, 2010- A representative of the workers of this company said: “those retired do not received the right of their years of services. The company has no money to pay. We just try to keep the company alive. Nobody is satisfied with the wages.
Statements:
Expelled soft drink factory workers stage protest in Tehran
Two hundred and fifty workers of the Sassan Soft Drink Factory in Tehran staged a protest outside this factory at 9:30 am on April 24. They were protesting the expulsion of 650 workers in this factory.
These workers chanted, "Food is our inalienable right" and "establishing labor unions is our inalienable right".
From last November, regime elements privatized the company under the pretext of having financial problems and gradually started to fire workers. Around 650 laborers were fired by March without receiving any compensation. The families of these workers are on the verge of falling apart because of poverty and not being able to provide a livelihood. According to these workers, their lives 'have fallen apart'. These workers have said that if their problems are not dealt with, all the expelled workers will gather outside the factory in the next few days.
As we near International Labor Day, we unite with these laborers and call on all workers and especially those with a conscience to stand up to this government. Without doubt, with solidarity and resistance, we shall overcome.
Association in Support of Iran Workers
April 24, 2010
Marvdasht Azmayesh Factory workers go into 29th day of strike
The strike of the Marvdasht Azmayesh Factory workers has entered its 29th day.
These workers have gone on a strike and halted all the production lines staging a sit-in in the factory everyday in protest to the expulsion of laborers, lack of job security and their financial problems.
One of the workers in this factory said that it is close to one month that workers have staged this strike in protest to the incorrect economical policies of the government and the treatment of workers, but no one has so far answered their demands. He also stressed that the financial state of workers is extremely deplorable.
Workers cannot afford to pay rent and their debts and this can lead to the destruction and separation of their families. Some workers have been forced to sell cigarettes in the streets.
As we near International Labor Day, we intend to unite and convey our voice to everyone in protest to these pressures against workers.
Association in Support of Iran Workers
April 22, 2010
Students Committee in Iran (Supporters of PMOI)
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