Striking Kian Tyre workers set alight part of the factory

The strike and protests of the workers of Kian Tyre (Alborz Lastic) entered their 13th day on 22 July. 

The Kian Tyre workers are demanding three months' backpay. In a part of the factory they set tyres on fire and gathered to protest and demand their unpaid wages. The 1200 striking workers have said that if their demands are ignored then they are prepared to take other measures to get their wages and rights.

Iranian Workers' Solidarity Network
26 July 2008

For further news on the situation of the tyre workers see the special section.