CUPE is deeply concerned about recent arrests targeting labour activists, teachers, civil rights defenders and artists in Iran. On May 1, International Workers’ Day, Iranian authorities cracked down on peaceful trade union demonstrations over poor wages, high inflation, corruption, looting of public assets, rampant injustices and human rights violations.
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Reports acquired from multiple official and unofficial sources confirm the increasing amount of discontent and social unrest that is going on inside Iran.
Iranian teachers’ rights have been systematically violated during the 42 years of the mullahs’ rule, and their demands have not been considered in next