Iranian Workers Suffer Under Khamenei's Oppressive Regime: Workers Battle for Rights and Justice

As International Workers' Day is commemorated globally, workers in Iran persist in their struggle under the oppressive reign of Khamenei's clerical regime. The Iranian exploitative system has forced workers to contend with temporary contracts, meager wages, unstable employment, poverty, insecurity, discrimination, and harsh restrictions. Nevertheless, these workers have staged protests and strikes in unity with the broader uprising against the regime, demonstrating the capacity for revolutionary transformation within Iranian society.

Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), has been a vocal advocate for the rights of Iranian workers. In a televised message to the workers in Iran, she addressed the workers, expressing the Iranian opposition's solidarity with the workers in Iran.

The Iranian working class is confronted by a predatory adversary in Khamenei and his central command, supported by the Revolutionary Guards. The regime has implemented a variety of strategies and legislation to intensify the subjugation and impoverishment of workers. These measures include abolishing subsidies, reducing tariffs for unrestricted imports, privatizing factories and businesses, selling off state-owned property and assets, initiating large-scale layoff schemes, enacting contentious plans in its “Administrative Court”, and delegating employment to exploitative organizations referred to as contract companies.

In her message to workers Rajavi stated, "Workers are the most oppressed social class in Iran, and their rights and freedoms have been trampled by the mullahs' regime for decades."

According to Rajavi, "The Iranian regime's policies have resulted in the impoverishment of workers, who are deprived of the most basic rights and benefits, including job security, decent wages, and social welfare programs." Khamenei and his central headquarters, backed by the Revolutionary Guards, act as a predatory force against the Iranian working class. The regime has enacted numerous plans and laws aimed at exacerbating the oppression and impoverishment of workers.

In her message, Rajavi emphasized, "The only way to improve the conditions of workers in Iran is to overthrow the regime and establish a democratic and pluralistic system that respects the rights of all citizens, including workers." She called for a collective effort to bring about change and support Iranian workers in their struggle for a just and equitable society.

The COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified the challenges faced by Iranian workers, many of whom have lost jobs, suffered wage cuts, or been forced to work in unsafe conditions without adequate protection. The government's response to the pandemic has been insufficient, providing little support to workers and their families in Iran.

In light of International Workers' Day, it is crucial to recognize the hardships Iranian workers face and advocate for measures to guarantee their basic working conditions and payment of wages.

On this International Workers Day, Rajavi reiterated her solidarity with workers in Iran and around the world. She said, "The Iranian Resistance stands in solidarity with workers in Iran and around the world on this International Workers Day, and we will continue to fight for their rights and freedoms until they are achieved."

In conclusion, addressing the needs of Iranian workers is paramount to building a more just and equitable society in Iran. The challenges faced by workers under Khamenei's oppressive regime are a stark reminder of the importance of fighting for workers' rights not only in Iran but globally. As the world commemorates International Workers' Day, it is essential to stand in solidarity with Iranian workers, echoing Maryam Rajavi's call for meaningful change to secure their basic rights and working conditions. Only through collective action and a commitment to workers' rights can we hope to build a better future for all workers, both in Iran and around the world.