ILNurses at Fayazbakhsh Hospital in Iran were assaulted, detained, and some dismissed or suspended after staging a strike over poor working conditions, including excessive workloads, low wages, and staff shortages. The protests, which began on July 30, were reported by Iran International and Radio Zamaneh, with nurses citing unpaid wages and deteriorating economic conditions. Some nurses claimed their wage arrears had reached 10 months. The Nurses’ Protest Coordination Council stated, 'We are nurses, not slaves, and we will not submit to forced labor.' Neither Iranian authorities nor hospital management have officially commented on the incidents. Dr. Yousef Rahimi, first vice president of the Supreme Council of the Nursing Organization, called for a special allowance to address wage gaps and highlighted that current salaries of 25 million tomans fail to cover basic living expenses. He warned that inadequate pay leads to migration or job abandonment, ultimately harming patient care. Mehr News Agency reported that proposals for improved support, such as housing and tax benefits, are being considered.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the nurses' grievances, the actions taken against them, and responses from officials. It includes quotes from both the protesters and government representatives without overtly favoring either side. There is no clear ideological framing or biased language.
