This is a two-part conversation between our host Sydney Martin and doctoral student Ida Nikou about the labor movement in Iran since the Islamic revolution. In the first episode, Ida provides insights into the movement’s history in each decade following the revolution, highlighting its adaptation to the evolving political landscape and changing leadership. Throughout the conversation, a wide range of topics are covered, from the impact of the Iran-Iraq War, to syndicalism, to the privatization of the economy.
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In the second episode, Ida underscores the importance of comprehending labor protests as a prerequisite for understanding any protest movement in Iran and delves into the interconnectedness between labor protests and the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. They also explore the development and transformation of Iran’s economy and its underlying structure.
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Ida Nikou is a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at Stony Brook University. Their dissertation focuses on the labor movement in Iran and their broader interest is in political economy, social movements, and the Middle East region.
