The Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare visited three injured workers of the Abadan refinery incident at Taleghani Hospital in Ahvaz. These workers were injured due to an incident in the furnace of Unit 70 of the refinery on October 24 and were transferred to Taleghani Hospital for further treatment.
Details of the Visit and Condition of the Injured
During this visit, Seyyed Mohammad Reza Movahedi Zadeh, the Governor of Khuzestan, accompanied the Minister of Labor. Midari commemorated the Sacred Defense Week during this visit and stated: "This trip was intended for the inauguration of a project in Abadan, but due to the incident that occurred at the Abadan refinery, we came to visit the dear injured workers in the hospital."
He also referred to the condition of the injured, adding: "The medical staff and doctors responded quickly, and thankfully the condition of the injured is suitable." During this meeting, two of the injured workers who were indirectly employed requested to have direct contracts so that they would not face problems in continuing their work. The human resources manager of the refinery was also present at this meeting and promised to investigate and follow up on the matter.
Launching a Ship and Boosting Production
During his trip to Abadan, the Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare referred to the launching of a ship at the Arvand Shipbuilding Company. Midari considered the main purpose of the trip to be the inauguration of this ship and stated: "The construction of this ship took about 14 months." He also referred to the post-war conditions in Khuzestan province and said: "The impact of the war in Khuzestan was very extensive, and various production sectors in the province were affected."
Midari added: "Fortunately, with the insight of the provincial officials, especially the governor, we were able to reactivate production units and minimize workforce adjustments." He also discussed the management composition of the companies under this ministry in Khuzestan province, stating: "Managers have been selected as locally as possible, and this has helped improve conditions."
Signing Memorandums for Workers' Welfare
During this trip, several memorandums were signed aimed at improving urban and educational infrastructure, supporting the labor community, and developing the social responsibility of economic enterprises. Among these memorandums, one can mention the provision of asphalt and renovation of schools in Abadan and the participation of oil companies in the reconstruction of bridges at stations 7 and 12.
Additionally, memorandums were signed for the implementation of the "Worker's Home" program and the provision of housing for workers and employees using the skill and production capacities of Khuzestan province. These actions are aimed at enhancing the welfare and livelihood of workers.
Paying Tribute to Martyrs
On the second day of his trip to Abadan, the Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare visited the martyrs' cemetery in this city and paid tribute to the esteemed martyr Tangsiri and other martyrs of the Sacred Defense. He honored the memory of the martyrs by reciting a prayer and laying flowers, emphasizing the continuation of their path.
Midari, during this ceremony, referred to the capacities of martyr Tangsiri for establishing lasting peace in the country, saying: "Either we all live in security, or no country can be secure."
Finally, the project for the renovation of the Iranol Oil Refinery in Abadan was also launched in the presence of the Minister of Labor. This project is designed to improve production processes and enhance the quality of products at this refinery.
