Solidarietà di CSP-CONLUTAS di Brasil con i camionisti iraniani

International Solidarity in Support of Iranian Truckers' Strike

A tough battle. Iranian truckers are in a strong fight that began with a first wave of strikes on May 22. Roads were blocked in 160 cities and 25 regions, but their demands were not accepted by the Iranian government. A second and even more determined strike has been announced since July 23.

The main demands on which the struggle of the Iranian truckers is based are:

- Right to trade union representation;
- Reduction of transport and fuel tariffs;
- Modernization of the national fleet with reduction in the cost of trucks; - Tax cuts;
- Increase in wages and pensions;
- Respect and increase of safety and health standards;
- Fight against corruption, especially among police officers.

It is clear that the struggle of Iranian truck drivers, as in other countries (such as the recent great struggle of Brazilian truck drivers), is related to the needs of the population, especially in countries where transportation of basic necessities occurs. The cost of the tires and any additional costs (fuel, taxes, corruption, etc.) are reflected in the price of retail sales.

CSP-Conlutas, which has been in full solidarity and support for the historic strike of the truck drivers in Brazil, and has always engaged in the construction of joint and unitary struggles nationally and internationally, sends international solidarity to the truck drivers of Iran.

Herbert Claros da Silva

International Commission of CSP-Conlutas – Brazi