From July–December 2023, over 750 labor protests in 31 Iranian cities revealed mounting unrest. Oil, mining, healthcare, industrial workers, and vocal pensioners demanded change amid dismissals, arrests, and sweeping legal shifts. Strategic organizing and stronger international union ties may boost progress.

Iran witnessed a surge in labour protests with 406 events across 70 sectors in 74 cities, marking a fourfold increase from last year. The report details varied protest forms amid widespread repression, arrests, and union crackdowns, providing key insights to bolster policy and advocacy for Iranian workers.

In Iran, from July-Dec 2022, labour protests surged across sectors. Over a dozen union activists faced dismissals, arrests, and prosecutions, exposing government crackdowns and risky new laws. This inaugural report equips policymakers and CSOs with crucial insights for targeted, impactful interventions.