Last year saw massive mobilisations by Iranian teachers in support of job security, better conditions and pay. These actions by teachers occurred all across Iran. The reaction by the Iranian government has been swift and repressive as usual. The government harassed and arrested a number of the teachers’ organisers (see here and here). This week, Esmail Abdi, the General Secretary of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association, was sentenced to six years in jail for his role in these industrial actions.
Free Esmail Abdi! Organising is not a crime!
Last year saw massive mobilisations by Iranian teachers in support of job security, better conditions and pay. These actions by teachers occurred all across Iran. The reaction by the Iranian government has been swift and repressive as usual. The government harassed and arrested a number of the teachers’ organisers (see here and here). This week, Esmail Abdi, the General Secretary of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association, was sentenced to six years in jail for his role in these industrial actions.
Free Esmail Abdi! Organising is not a crime!
