Iran’s general election for a new president was conducted this week. While there were a number of candidates standing, the reality for workers is that austerity and repression will continue whoever wins. A recently released report stated that over 50% of Iranians now live under the poverty line, with many working more than one job in an attempt to make ends meet. This situation is compounded by an almost total lack of the legal right for workers to organise, with many trade unionists languishing in jail.
Iran’s general election for a new president was conducted this week. While there were a number of candidates standing, the reality for workers is that austerity and repression will continue whoever wins. A recently released report stated that over 50% of Iranians now live under the poverty line, with many working more than one job in an attempt to make ends meet. This situation is compounded by an almost total lack of the legal right for workers to organise, with many trade unionists languishing in jail.
