New Protests by Municipal Workers in Iran

in the second half of May 2020 the labor protests in iran started and peaked in June and July,  and This month, the municipal workers did  protest everyday in many  different cities of Iran. 

The main reason for many protests, especially by municipal workers in different parts of the country, is wage arrears. Most workers are hired on temporary, low-wage contracts by manpower contractors.

Protest

City officials and city council members in various areas have cited declining municipal revenues as the main reason for delays in workers' wages: Workers employed by contractors in green space services and waste collection.

The municipality is one of the largest public institutions in Iran, which operates with a high share in employment and municipal services.

Classification of municipal employees

Municipal workers and employees are divided into four groups according to the law.

First - Fixed employees who have been employed in one of the groups of the salary table subject to Article 1 of the Law on Coordinated Payment System for Government Employees, approved in 1991 and its subsequent amendments to hold one of the organizational positions, in accordance with the municipal employment regulations.

Second - Official employees who have been employed in the municipality according to the National Employment Law approved in 1966 and its subsequent amendments. 

Third - Temporary employees who is employed by the municipality according to the contract for a certain period of time and a specific job; The employment regulations of such employees and their subsequent changes will be prepared by the Ministry of Interior and will be implemented with the consent of the Management and Planning Organization of the country.