Title: Parliament Considers Dynamic Wage Plan to Bolster Worker Livelihoods
Tehran – In a significant move aimed at addressing economic pressures on households, Iran’s Parliament is actively reviewing a new proposal to fundamentally reform the mechanism for setting worker wages, shifting from an annual to a more responsive tri-annual adjustment system.
A New Approach to Wage Setting
Ahmad Fatemi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s Social Commission, detailed the ongoing discussions, emphasizing that the current model of a single annual pay raise is no longer sufficient given the country’s dynamic economic realities. He stated that relying on a yearly increase fails to keep pace with fluctuating inflation, which significantly erodes the purchasing power of workers over the course of a year.
“The proposed plan within the commission is to implement wage increases for workers three times a year instead of once,” Fatemi explained. “This is intended to reduce the gap between income and inflationary pressures.”
Aligning Income with Economic Conditions
The core objective of this legislative initiative is to create a more balanced and equitable relationship between wages and the cost of living. The proposed change is designed to act as a stabilizing mechanism, helping to protect the standard of living for working-class families.
Fatemi underscored that such a measure would help prevent a further decline in the economic welfare of workers, ensuring their livelihoods are more directly supported in the face of economic challenges.
A Broader Commitment to Worker Welfare
Beyond wage reforms, the MP also highlighted that the Social Commission is evaluating a series of ideas to improve housing conditions for workers. He expressed the commission’s optimism about reaching a stable and actionable solution in the short term.
Demonstrating a deep understanding of the hardships faced by many families, Fatemi stressed that these acknowledged difficulties must translate into a cohesive and unified decision among the branches of government. He concluded that overcoming existing economic problems requires synergy, correct prioritization, and collaborative policymaking focused on the nation’s stability and the well-being of its citizens.