Landmark Staff Reform Nears Completion, Set to Grant Permanent Status to Contractors
A significant government reform to convert the employment status of hundreds of thousands of contract workers to permanent positions is in its final stages, according to a member of Iran’s Parliament.
Government and Parliament in Final Coordination
Sara Fallahi, the representative of Ilam in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, highlighted the progress of the law to change the status of contract workers in executive agencies. She confirmed that high-level meetings with senior national officials have been held and that the government has expressed its full agreement with the process.
Fallahi stated that the Parliament’s Social Commission, as the specialized committee, is scheduled to hold a concluding meeting with Mr. Rafeizadeh, the head of the country’s Administrative and Recruitment Organization, to finalize the procedure.
Large Number of Registrants, More Expected
The MP provided figures on the registration of eligible personnel, noting that approximately 760,000 individuals have already registered. However, she pointed out that some workers in sectors such as water and wastewater utilities have not yet registered due to ambiguities regarding their eligibility. It is projected that the total number of beneficiaries could reach nearly one million once these individuals are included.
Fallahi emphasized, “With the coordination and cooperation of the government and the parliament, there is full capacity to finalize the status conversion for all eligible personnel, and this process must be operationalized as quickly as possible.”
Separate Remarks on Local Sports Development
In separate remarks addressed to local athletes, the representative also expressed concern over the lack of a dedicated ‘Karate House’ in Ilam province. She noted that this sport, which has brought numerous honors and medals to the region, deserves proper facilities and space. She highlighted a severe shortage of basic equipment, such as tatami mats and heating and cooling systems, in the province’s towns.
While acknowledging that minor assistance has been allocated to address some of these needs, Fallahi stated there is an expectation for more serious investment in the sport of karate by the province’s sports organization.