RFERL:

International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has asked its members around the world to protest against the “harassment” of labor activists and “systematic violation” of workers’ rights in Iran.

Surces have told Radio Farda that ITUC, which consists of 331 unions in 163 countries with around 202 million members, has asked its rank and file to organize gatherings or send protest letters in this regard to embassies of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A member of ITUC told Radio Farda that several Iranian activists and workers that have participated in guild related protests have been accused of acting against national security and convicted to long-term imprisonment or lashes. As a result, ITUC has decided to go beyond its past statements of condemnation and organize protests actions.

In recent years, Iran has been witnessing a wave of protests by workers and teachers due to low or delayed salaries, closure of workplaces due to suspicious bankruptcies, and layoffs.

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