About the Union

Purpose of establishment

Bylaws, Article 1

Pursuant to Article 131 of the Labor Law of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and in implementation of the regulation on the formation, scope of duties, powers and operation of trade associations and related federations, approved by the Honorable Council of Ministers, and in order to preserve the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of workers and improve their economic situation — which in itself also safeguards the interests of society — this trade association is hereby established.

The Union's Bylaws, comprising 4 chapters, 41 articles and 49 notes, were approved by majority vote of the founding general assembly on 6 Dey 1404.

The Union's main duties and powers

• Pursuing the fulfillment of members' legitimate and lawful rights and demands
• Planning for the updating and improvement of member divers' skill levels
• Cultural and social education of members so that they are aware of their legal rights
• Research to update industrial diving standards and improve project safety
• Negotiating with industrial organizations and introducing industrial diving standards in Iran
• Supporting and defending members' trade and professional rights and interests before government and national authorities
• Cooperating in establishing and strengthening a cooperative and an interest-free loan fund (qard al-hasan) for members' welfare
• Participating in professional negotiations and collective agreements with employer organizations