On May 30, a group of nurses in Yazd Province held a protest rally outside the Governor-General’s Office, demanding payment of their outstanding claims. The gathering took place as participating nurses stated that they had not received payments for nursing service tariffs for approximately six months, despite repeated follow-ups that have so far yielded no results.
According to reports from the protest site, nurses carrying placards and handwritten signs identified their primary demand as the immediate payment of overdue claims and clarification regarding accumulated debts owed to them. Some participants also protested working conditions and ongoing delays in the payment of salaries and benefits.
Nurses’ Protest Rally to Secure Their Claims
The nurses participating in the protest emphasized that nursing service tariffs are part of their legal rights and that the prolonged delay in payment has imposed significant financial pressure on healthcare workers. They said that as living costs continue to rise, the failure to pay nurses’ claims has created substantial economic hardships for their families.
Images published from the gathering showed protesters carrying banners and signs demanding immediate action by authorities regarding overdue payments. One of the main banners also emphasized opposition to mandatory overtime and the need to respect nurses’ rights.
Participants stated that nurses’ claims should not become a forgotten issue and that officials are obligated to announce a specific timetable for settling accumulated debts. According to them, the continuation of this situation could negatively affect the motivation and working conditions of healthcare staff.
Continuing Labor Protests in the Healthcare Sector
The protest rally by nurses in Yazd took place amid repeated labor protests by nurses across various cities in Iran in recent years. A significant portion of these demonstrations has focused on overdue payments, staff shortages, excessive workloads, and mandatory overtime.
The protesting nurses in Yazd stated that they expect provincial authorities and relevant institutions to take prompt action to pay nurses’ claims. They stressed that a six-month delay in paying nursing service tariffs is unacceptable and that a sustainable solution should be implemented to prevent similar problems from recurring.
The protest rally was held outside the Yazd Governor-General’s Office and continued for several hours. Reports indicate that the protesters conveyed their demands to regime officials involved in the matter and are awaiting a response and concrete action regarding their outstanding claims.
Overall, Saturday’s protest rally in Yazd once again brought the issue of nurses’ claims into the spotlight. The participating nurses emphasized that they will continue pursuing their labor rights until their claims are resolved and the overdue payments are made.
