International Workers' Day: A Year in Review of Iranian Workers' Conditions

The Dire Plight of Workers in Iran

On the Occasion of International Workers’ Day 2025 Introduction International Workers’ Day is a global symbol of the struggle for justice, fair wages, safe working conditions, social protections, and the right to organize. It is a moment to recognize the dignity of labor and the need for equity in the face of exploitation. In Iran, however, under the current theocracy, workers are systematically deprived of even their most basic rights. The regi…

International Workers' Day: A Year in Review of Iranian Workers' Conditions

HRANA News Agency – Published on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, this report aims to highlight the challenges Iranian workers face, including lack of legal protection, labor rights violations, low wages, unpaid salaries, and unsafe working conditions. According to HRA’s Department of Statistics and Publications, an analysis of labor-related reports from May 1, 2024, to April 27, 2025, reveals that at least 18,354 workers were reporte…