Category Archives: Workers’ struggles

Reza Shahabi: probably a second stroke while in jail

The following statement was published on the Trade Union of the Tehran and Suburbs Vahed Bus Company’s website on December 23rd 2017.
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Reza Shahabi has had a stroke while in prison

The following statement was published on the Trade Union of the Tehran and Suburbs Vahed Bus Company’s website on December 14th 2017. Continue reading →

Statement by the Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane Workers’ Union

This statement of the Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane Workers’ Union was issued after the second day of their latest strike. Continue reading →

Reza Shahabi denied medical care!

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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Reza Shahabi ends his hunger strike

After 50 days of hunger strike following his imprisonment, Reza Shahabi conditionally ended his hunger strike on September 27th. Continue reading →

Reza Shahabi on the 50th day of his hunger strike

Today, 27 September 2017, is the 50th day of Reza Shahabi’s hunger strike.

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Vahed Drivers’ Peaceful Protest For Reza Shahabi’s Release

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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Demonstration outside the Majles in support of Reza Shahabi

The following is a report of a demonstration outside the Majles in support of Reza Shahabi.

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Reza Shahabi on the 24th day of his hunger strike

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: back in jail!

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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