Activists and reporters say that more than 2,000 people have gathered in fron of the Majlis (Parliament) since this morning, Sunday, December 4, 2016. Protesters include retired teachers and educational staff, Thamin al-Hojaj shareholders-who have been plundered by this government run institution- and Gaz Glass Co. workers. Reports have said that the number of protesters are increasing by the hour.
Retired teachers and education workers are carrying placards and posters saying: “We want our salaries to be equal as the salaries of other government establishments” and “The poverty line is 3.5 million toomans, but our salaries are only 1.5 million toomans.” [$1=4,000 toomans]
Tehran bus-lines and bus service employees have also gathered in front of the Parliament today.