Iranian Government and Parliament Unite to Advance Major Contract Worker Reform Plan
In a significant move signaling high-level cooperation, First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has given his full backing to a parliamentary initiative aimed at reorganizing and streamlining the nation’s contract workforce. The development follows a high-stakes meeting between legislative and executive branch officials.
High-Level Meeting Yields Consensus
The pivotal discussion took place on Wednesday evening at the Presidential Palace. Members of the Iranian Parliament’s Social Commission met with First Vice President Aref to review key proposals, with a central focus on the long-debated plan for structuring contract employees. Lawmakers urged the administration’s support to finally bring the initiative to fruition.
A Firm Commitment from the Executive Branch
According to Fazolallah Ranjbar, the Spokesman for the Parliament’s Social Commission, Vice President Aref listened attentively to the representatives’ views and provided a decisive response. Ranjbar reported that Aref “firmly declared there is a serious determination to cooperate with the Parliament in resolving this challenge.” The Vice President emphasized the government’s resolute commitment to collaborating with the legislative body to achieve a satisfactory and effective outcome on the matter.
A Coordinated Path Forward
A key agreement emerged from the meeting: the Country’s Administrative and Employment Organization will be formally instructed to proceed with the reorganization process, using the Parliament’s proposed plan as its central framework. In return, the government requested the Parliament’s continued partnership and necessary assistance throughout the implementation phase.
The attending representatives expressed gratitude for the Vice President’s positive stance, voicing strong hope that this unified effort will significantly accelerate the plan’s progress and lead to a successful and beneficial result for the national workforce structure.
