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This law is ostensibly a labors law; But when it is implemented, we realize that it is a slavery law.

— Esmail Bakhshi

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Bread, Work, Freedom; Council Administration.

With the formation of councils, monologues in society become public discourse. Dialogue becomes prevalent in the country, and all citizens have a role in governance.

We have formed workers' councils here [at Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Agricultural and Industrial Company]. Now, whether anyone likes it or not, we monitor the performance of the managers.

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