The Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare emphasized the necessity of addressing the employment situation of the injured workers in the Abadan refinery incident and reported on the plans made to resolve the contractual issues of these workers. This matter has been highlighted as one of the ministry's important priorities.
Status of Injured Workers
Following the incident at the Abadan refinery, several workers were severely injured and require immediate support. This incident has not only had serious impacts on the lives and livelihoods of these workers but has also raised widespread concerns within the labor community. The Minister of Labor announced that the assessment of these workers' situation is being conducted swiftly, and necessary actions are being planned to organize their employment status based on the current conditions.
Ministry of Cooperatives' Plans to Support Workers
The Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare, highlighting the importance of supporting injured workers, stated that the ministry is striving to collaborate with other relevant organizations to provide solutions for improving the employment and livelihood conditions of these individuals. These actions include job counseling, skill training, and financial assistance to enhance the living conditions of the workers.
The Ministry of Cooperatives is also examining the conditions of the employment contracts of the injured workers and will strive to ensure their rights based on the specific circumstances of these workers. This action is essential to prevent similar issues in the future and to protect workers' rights.
Given the importance of the issue, the Minister of Labor announced that all necessary actions in this regard will be carried out promptly, with the main goal being to restore the workers to normalcy and ensure their job security. It is also important to emphasize that all workers must enjoy their legal rights and benefits, and no worker should be deprived of their rights due to problems arising from unforeseen incidents.
