In Tehran, electric taxi drivers gathered on September 11 to protest against poor management and unfair policies by the municipality. The drivers expressed their frustration with the lack of support for their industry and called for immediate reforms to improve their working conditions.
Retired government employees in Kermanshah, western Iran, held a protest rally on the same day, demanding higher pensions and relief from the skyrocketing cost of living. The protesters condemned the regime’s corruption and mismanagement, which have pushed many into financial hardship.
In Kerman, southeastern Iran, workers at the Barez Tires factory entered the seventh day of their strike on September 11. The protest, which began on September 5, involves 4,500 workers demanding better wages, fair tax laws, and safer working conditions. The workers have struggled to provide for their families and are seeking urgent solutions.
September 11—Kangan, southern Iran
Protest rally by employees of Pars Oil and Gas Company who demand changes to retirement rules, removing the salary ceiling, and other needs.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/ZpsnaELUd8— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) September 11, 2024
In Kangan, southern Iran, employees of the Pars Oil and Gas Company protested on September 11, calling for changes to retirement rules, the removal of salary ceilings, and other essential demands. Workers in the oil sector have been increasingly vocal about the economic injustices they face.
Truck drivers at the South Aluminum Company in Lamerd, Fars province, also staged a strike on September 11. Their protest is part of a larger movement by truck drivers across Iran, demanding fair wages and better working conditions, particularly in the face of rising costs.
On September 10, education sector service workers held a protest in front of the Ministry of Education in Tehran. They demanded better pay and working conditions, warning, “If our demands are not met, we will shut down schools.” The workers decried the lack of response from authorities, placing further pressure on the government.
In Hamedan, western Iran, retirees from the education and government sectors resumed their protests on September 10. They demanded that the regime fulfill its promises regarding higher pensions and meet their basic needs, which have been neglected amidst soaring inflation.
September 11—Kerman, southeast Iran
Seventh day of strikes by workers of the Barez Tires factory, protesting low wages, unfair tax laws, and poor working conditions.
These protests began on September 5 by 4,500 workers who are facing extreme difficulties making ends meet and… pic.twitter.com/YROMWZ3SrP— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) September 11, 2024
On the same day, in Kermanshah, working and retired teachers held a protest, calling for improved wages, pensions, and the release of imprisoned activists. The protesters also advocated for the release of political prisoners, criticizing the regime’s harsh crackdown on dissent.
Contract workers at multiple South Pars Gas Company sites in southern Iran continued their strike on September 10, protesting low wages and hazardous working conditions. Despite the lack of response from authorities, the workers remained resolute in their demands for justice.
Protests extended to Bushehr, where workers from several South Pars refineries joined the ongoing strikes. The workers are demanding the removal of contracting firms and better pay in line with official employees. They also called for improved job security and fair compensation for lost benefits.
Tensions escalated on September 9 as Iranian regime forces killed a fuel porter in the Rutek area near the city of Khash, Sistan and Baluchestan province. The victim, a member of the Baluch ethnic minority, was shot and killed without warning by regime forces in an act that has further enraged the local population.
September 10—Southern Iran
Contract workers of multiple sites of the South Pars Gas Company continue strikes, protesting low wages and poor working conditions and lack of response by authorities.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/hkjA7AEmyr— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) September 10, 2024
In Alborz province, several protesting nurses were summoned by government authorities on September 9. According to reports, they were accused of “violating laws” and “inciting others to sabotage and underperform.” The nurses, who have been calling for fair wages and better working conditions, argued that their protests are a legal right and that the authorities are trying to suppress their demands. The increasing pressure on healthcare workers, particularly nurses, has led to a wave of discontent across the country. According to reports, around 200 nurses are leaving Iran every month, posing a serious threat to the country’s healthcare system.
These developments come as Iran faces growing unrest in response to economic mismanagement, corruption, and repression. Protests from various sectors, including workers, retirees, and healthcare professionals, are becoming more frequent as frustration with the regime continues to build.
