Labor in Iran Today: The Impact of Privatization and the Links to Contemporary Protests

18/08/2023 15 min

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Episode Synopsis

This podcast is part five of the Iran 1400 Project's labor series, and it concludes a three-part interview with Dr. Kaveh Ehsani, an associate professor at  DePaul University. Dr. Ehsani sheds light on the present condition of workers in Iran, emphasizing how the Islamic Republic perceives them as a threat to its establishment. He discusses the transition from the glorification of workers during the Iran-Iraq war to the privatization of Iran's economy and its implications for the workers at that time. Additionally, he explores the connection between labor protests and the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, and offers insights into the most effective approaches to safeguarding workers' rights.

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