Women form almost half the population of our country. This segment of society, mothers, wives, sisters or daughters, have for many years been subjected to discrimination and inequality. At times,
We protest against this injustice!
Statement of the Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran During the past few days, we have witnessed the plundering by the government of workers’ savings in the Social Security
Interview with Iranian trade unionist Maziyar Gilaninejhad
26.02.2018 Kemal Özkan of IndustriALL interviews Maziyar Gilaninejhad, president of the Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran in Yerevan, October 2017 Q1. Introduction by Kemal Özkan (KO) regarding UMMI
Iran: Workers demand democracy and freedom against poverty, corruption and repression
05.01.2018 – With the demonstrations starting on 28 December 2017, Iran faces widespread protests against the rising cost of living. The protests quickly spread to many cities as people raised
Season’s Greetings!
We hope and wish that New Year 2018 will bring with it world peace, happiness and the realisation of that which every decent human being in the world desires –
Iran: release imprisoned trade unionists Reza Shahabi and Esmail Abdi
05.09.2017
IndustriALL Global Union has written to the President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, demanding an end to the repression of trade unionists, and calling for the release of Reza Shahabi and Esmail Abdi.
The Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI), an IndustriALL affiliate, has issued a solidarity call for the release of trade union activists Reza Shahabi and Esmail Abdi, and an end to the repression of trade unions.
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IndustriALL Global Union calls on Government of Iran to immediately release imprisoned union leaders and respect fundamental labour rights
Geneva, 05 September 2017
Mr. Hassan Rouhani
President
Islamic Republic of Iran
Email: media@rouhani.ir; mission.iran@ties.itu.int
Dear Mr. President Hassan Rouhani,
I am writing this letter to you as the General Secretary of IndustriALL Global Union, which represents more than fifty million workers in mining, energy and manufacturing sectors in more than 140 countries, including Iran, to urge you to immediately release the imprisoned union leaders and to ensure the full respect of fundamental labour rights in the country.
Whose interests are threatened by Trade Union campaigns
Iran has witnessed the imposition of a wave of unprecedented restrictions on the legitimate trade union activities of workers syndicates since the beginning of this year. On 28 April, MaziarGilani-Nejad, a member of the Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI), was summoned to appear beforethe Revolutionary Court. He was subsequently acquitted of the charges against him. Shahpour Ehsani-Rad, a member of the Free Trade Union of Iran, received a prison term along with a sentence of lashing. Bail providers for Ja’far Azimzadeh, of the Free Trade Union of Iran, and Mahmoud BeheshtiLangaroudi, of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association, have also been placed under pressure – through the threat of unilateral court seizure of the sums put up for bail – so as to force these trade unionists to return to prison. This has been aptly illustrated in the case of Reza Shahabi, a member of the Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran Bus Company, who has already been forced to return to jail despite being informed his sentence had in fact been completely served.
Letter to the Prime Minister of Sweden
Rt. Honourable Stefan Löfven
Prime Minister of Sweden,
We hereby warmly welcome you and your accompanying delegation to Iran. We hope that the bilateral relations between our two countries will develop further on the basis of peace; mutual respect for independence and sovereignty for the supreme benefit of the working people of both countries; and with the aim of achieving peace, stability as well as the general prosperity of our two peoples. Read more
Support for independent democratic trade unions in Iran and recognition of internationally recognized labour rights
In my capacity as President of the Swedish union Industrial and Metal Workers’ Union (IF Metall), I am about to visit Iran in the next few days together with an official Swedish delegation led by the Swedish Prime Minister, Stefan Lofven. The delegation will also include representatives from the Swedish business community.
Happy New Year!
The Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) sends its greetings on the occasion of New Year 2017 to all of the labour and trade union movement internationally and wishes them success in the struggle for peace, progress and trade union and democratic rights. Read more
Free and independent trade unions fight for workers’ rights in Iran
In October, the Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) became the first affiliate from Iran to join IndustriALL. The affiliation is a significant step in a country where unions are persecuted and trade unionists imprisoned. Read more
Iran: petroleum workers win back pay after strike action
13.12.2016
Workers at the Bushehr Petrochemical Complex won unpaid wages after taking strike action last week.
Workers went on strike on Monday 5 December after not receiving wages since June. On Saturday, they were paid for the months of July, August and September, and returned to work. However, the dispute is ongoing. Administrative and support staff – who were not part of the original strike action – have not been paid, and have subsequently gone on strike.
Payam Sandika (Union Messenger) reports from Bushehr Petrochemical complex
The workers at the Bushehr Petrochemical Complex, South Pars, Asalouyeh, continued the 5th day of their strike on the morning of the Friday December 9th and with strong fury demanded a resolution to their pay issues. On the same day, the vice-manager of the site and the executive supervisor threatened to black list and dismiss the workers. The workers received the pink slips but said that they would sign the slips only after their pay and benefits are paid. Read more
Iranian Metalworkers and Mechanics Union supports Korean general strike
30 November 2016
Dear President Park,
I am writing to you on behalf of the Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran, affiliate of IndustriALL Global Union, to support Korean unions in their general strike of 30 November and in their demand that you resign immediately. Read more