Category Archives: Workers’ struggles

Workers, teachers, students and pensioners arrested on May Day in Tehran

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May Day solidarity with Iranian workers

The following is the SZAC May Day 2019 statement, including a link to our petition for the release of Esmail Bakhshi, Sepideh Gholian and all jailed workers and political prisoners. Continue reading

Vahed, labour and student activists show solidarity with families of jailed teachers

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Iran teachers: three-day nationwide sit-in strike

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Esmail Bakhshi’s life is in danger!

According to a report received by the Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane Workers’ Union, during a family visit on February 24th Esmail Bakhshi passed out and his family feared for his life. Continue reading

Esmail Bakhshi’s family demand his release

Esmail Bakhshi’s daughter holding a “Free my dad Esmail” placard, February 20th.

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Esmail Bakhshi’s mother arrested!

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Urgent: Labour rights activists risk torture in Iran

Amnesty International launches petition for the immediate release of Esmail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian.

Send an email to President Rohani from the Amnesty International UK website.

Ali Nejati released on medical leave

After many delays the Andishmak Prosecutor’s Office has finally granted Ali Nejati medical leave. He can now receive medical treatment in a hospital.

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Free Mohammad Khanifar!

On Sunday January 27th Mohammad Khanifar, a Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane Company worker, was arrested.

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