As previously reported, the Iranian government in a major operation against labour activists in Karaj in June of this year, tried to suppress the attempts by workers to organise themselves by arresting 60 workers. Alireza Asgari is the last remaining worker in jail, having being sentenced to a one year in prison. His health has deteriorated significantly due to torture while in jail. A number of other trade union leaders are facing long prison sentences in Iran.
As previously reported, the Iranian government in a major operation against labour activists in Karaj in June of this year, tried to suppress the attempts by workers to organise themselves by arresting 60 workers. Alireza Asgari is the last remaining worker in jail, having being sentenced to a one year in prison. His health has deteriorated significantly due to torture while in jail. A number of other trade union leaders are facing long prison sentences in Iran.
