This statement of the Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane Workers’ Union was issued after the second day of their latest strike.
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Three weeks after conditionally ending his fifty-day hunger strike on September 27th, Reza Shahabi has still not received any medical treatment in a hospital.
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After 50 days of hunger strike following his imprisonment, Reza Shahabi conditionally ended his hunger strike on September 27th. Continue reading
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Today, 27 September 2017, is the 50th day of Reza Shahabi’s hunger strike.
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The following is a statement by the Trade Union of the Tehran and Suburbs Vahed Bus Company translated by the Shahrokh Zamani Action Campaign.
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The following is a report of a demonstration outside the Majles in support of Reza Shahabi.
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After 24 days on hunger strike Reza Shahabi’s health is deterioration. His condition is now said to be serious.
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Reza Shahabi, a member of the Executive Committee of the Trade Union of the Tehran and Suburbs Vahed Bus Company, was ordered to return to prison on August 8th.
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On Thursday, June 22nd, a further escalation in the Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane workers’ strike took place: the company’s security guards prevented thirty workers from entering the factory. The workers locked out by the bosses have between 18 and 22 years’ experience of working at the plant.
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After a month of strikes, demonstrations and marches the workers of HEPCO have been paid two months’ unpaid wages and the owner of the factory is reported to have been arrested!
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Khuzestan Vanguard Socialist Workers’ Cell. Organiser: Comrade Martin.
Shahrokh Zamani Action Campaign 