{"id":317544,"date":"2024-03-17T20:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T19:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=317544"},"modified":"2024-04-08T12:04:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T11:04:47","slug":"irans-supreme-labor-council-exacerbates-poverty-instead-of-raising-wages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/economy\/irans-supreme-labor-council-exacerbates-poverty-instead-of-raising-wages\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran’s Supreme Labor Council Exacerbates Poverty Instead of Raising Wages"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the end of the Persian calendar year approaches, discussions have commenced regarding the establishment of the minimum wage<\/a> for the year 1403. However, the forecasts preceding the decision-making process within the regime\u2019s Supreme Labor Council do not offer optimism but instead depict a bleak outlook characterized by heightened destitution and poverty.<\/p>\n

The Supreme Labor Council, comprising key stakeholders such as the government, employer representatives, and state-appointed worker representatives, convenes annually to decide on minimum wage adjustments. Notably absent from these deliberations are representatives from independent labor unions.<\/p>\n

The individuals designated as worker representatives within this council are typically handpicked from state-created labor unions, commonly referred to as “yellow” unions. Their role primarily involves endorsing the decisions made by the regime\u2019s Supreme Labor Council. Additionally, these selected labor representatives, aligned with the state\u2019s interests, also bear the responsibility of quelling any labor protests that may arise.<\/p>\n

Amidst the current swirl of speculation and conflicting statements in Iranian state media, Tasnim News Agency reported<\/a>, “During a recent session, the Ministry of Labor discussions ended without reaching a conclusion, as social partners spent hours deliberating. According to Tasnim reporter, in line with the Budget Law, there will be a 20 percent increase in both the minimum wages and continuous benefits of employees, including those covered and not covered by the Civil Service Management Law.”<\/p>\n

Further in its report, Tasmin quoted the regime\u2019s Minister of Labor, Sulat Mortazavi, stating that workers’ wages will only be increased by 22 percent.<\/p>\n

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Iran's budget bill sets a minimum wage of $171 per month for people. According to the regime\u2019s Ministry of Labor, the poverty line is roughly 150 million rials or $341 per month.\u202f\u202fBesides, Iranians are deprived of any social and state medical aid. https:\/\/t.co\/8oXwafYWUl<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) January 26, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n